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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.23, 459.48 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.23, 459.48 and 113.81 is: 170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.23 : 459.48 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.23/459.48 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.23x = 459.48 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.23x = 52,294.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,294.99/306.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.77

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