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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.22, 459.04 and 111.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.22, 459.04 and 111.17 is: 166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.22 : 459.04 = 111.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.22/459.04 = 111.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.22x = 459.04 × 111.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.22x = 51,031.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,031.48/306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.65

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