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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.16, 459.12 and 111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.16, 459.12 and 111.10 is: 166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.16 : 459.12 = 111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.16/459.12 = 111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.16x = 459.12 × 111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.16x = 51,008.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,008.23/306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.61

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