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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.26, 459.40 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.26, 459.40 and 113.88 is: 170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.26 : 459.40 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.26/459.40 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.26x = 459.40 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.26x = 52,316.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,316.47/306.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.82

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