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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.42, 459.72 and 111.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.42, 459.72 and 111.41 is: 167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.42 : 459.72 = 111.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.42/459.72 = 111.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.42x = 459.72 × 111.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.42x = 51,215.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,215.11/306.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.14

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