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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.27, 459.44 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.27, 459.44 and 113.85 is: 170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.27 : 459.44 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.27/459.44 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.27x = 459.44 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.27x = 52,306.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,306.67/306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.79

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