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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 459.28 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 459.28 and 113.84 is: 170.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 459.28 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/459.28 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 459.28 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 52,284.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,284.44/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.73

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