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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.20, 459.35 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.20, 459.35 and 111.20 is: 166.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.20 : 459.35 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.20/459.35 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.20x = 459.35 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.20x = 51,076.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,076.87/306.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.81

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