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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.58, 459.94 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.58, 459.94 and 90.17 is: 135.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.58 : 459.94 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.58/459.94 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.58x = 459.94 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.58x = 41,472.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,472.79/306.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.28

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