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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.14, 458.91 and 113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.14, 458.91 and 113.72 is: 170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.14 : 458.91 = 113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.14/458.91 = 113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.14x = 458.91 × 113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.14x = 52,184.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,184.95/306.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.46

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