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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.05, 459.16 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.05, 459.16 and 113.63 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.05 : 459.16 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.05/459.16 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.05x = 459.16 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.05x = 52,171.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,171.77/306.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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