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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.42, 459.35 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.42, 459.35 and 113.91 is: 170.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.42 : 459.35 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.42/459.35 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.42x = 459.35 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.42x = 52,323.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,323.33/306.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.76

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