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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 459.12 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 459.12 and 113.76 is: 170.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 459.12 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/459.12 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 459.12 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 52,229.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,229.49/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.55

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