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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.14, 459.40 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.14, 459.40 and 113.76 is: 170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.14 : 459.40 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.14/459.40 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.14x = 459.40 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.14x = 52,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,261.34/306.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.71

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