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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.30, 459.34 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.30, 459.34 and 111.26 is: 166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.30 : 459.34 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.30/459.34 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.30x = 459.34 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.30x = 51,106.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,106.17/306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.85

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