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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.08, 459.07 and 111.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.08, 459.07 and 111.07 is: 166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.08 : 459.07 = 111.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.08/459.07 = 111.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.08x = 459.07 × 111.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.08x = 50,989.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,989.20/306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.59

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