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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.47, 459.75 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.47, 459.75 and 111.45 is: 167.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.47 : 459.75 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.47/459.75 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.47x = 459.75 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.47x = 51,239.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,239.14/306.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.19

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