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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.17, 459.16 and 111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.17, 459.16 and 111.14 is: 166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.17 : 459.16 = 111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.17/459.16 = 111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.17x = 459.16 × 111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.17x = 51,030.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,030.49/306.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.68

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