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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.20, 459.18 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.20, 459.18 and 113.78 is: 170.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.20 : 459.18 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.20/459.18 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.20x = 459.18 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.20x = 52,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,245.50/306.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.63

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