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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.44, 459.77 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.44, 459.77 and 111.45 is: 167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.44 : 459.77 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.44/459.77 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.44x = 459.77 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.44x = 51,240.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,240.81/306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.22

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