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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.47, 459.70 and 111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.47, 459.70 and 111.49 is: 167.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.47 : 459.70 = 111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.47/459.70 = 111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.47x = 459.70 × 111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.47x = 51,253.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,253.10/306.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.24

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