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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.08, 458.97 and 111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.08, 458.97 and 111.08 is: 166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.08 : 458.97 = 111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.08/458.97 = 111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.08x = 458.97 × 111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.08x = 50,980.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,980.37/306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.56

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