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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.17, 459.24 and 89.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.17, 459.24 and 89.74 is: 134.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.17 : 459.24 = 89.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.17/459.24 = 89.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.17x = 459.24 × 89.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.17x = 41,212.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,212.20/306.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.61

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