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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.27, 459.42 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.27, 459.42 and 113.85 is: 170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.27 : 459.42 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.27/459.42 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.27x = 459.42 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.27x = 52,304.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,304.97/306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.78

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