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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.19, 459 and 111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.19, 459 and 111.14 is: 166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.19 : 459 = 111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.19/459 = 111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.19x = 459 × 111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.19x = 51,013.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,013.26/306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.61

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