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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.05, 459.12 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.05, 459.12 and 111.06 is: 166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.05 : 459.12 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.05/459.12 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.05x = 459.12 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.05x = 50,989.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,989.87/306.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.61

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