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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.09, 458.98 and 111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.09, 458.98 and 111.08 is: 166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.09 : 458.98 = 111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.09/458.98 = 111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.09x = 458.98 × 111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.09x = 50,983.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,983.50/306.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.56

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