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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.41, 459.80 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.41, 459.80 and 114.17 is: 171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.41 : 459.80 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.41/459.80 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.41x = 459.80 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.41x = 52,495.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,495.37/306.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.32

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