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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.06, 458.95 and 111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.06, 458.95 and 111.03 is: 166.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.06 : 458.95 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.06/458.95 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.06x = 458.95 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.06x = 50,957.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,957.22/306.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.49

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