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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.32, 459.54 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.32, 459.54 and 123.66 is: 185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.32 : 459.54 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.32/459.54 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.32x = 459.54 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.32x = 56,826.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,826.72/306.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.52

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