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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.17, 458.94 and 100.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.17, 458.94 and 100.68 is: 150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.17 : 458.94 = 100.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.17/458.94 = 100.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.17x = 458.94 × 100.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.17x = 46,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,206.08/306.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.92

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