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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.59, 459.92 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.59, 459.92 and 111.65 is: 167.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.59 : 459.92 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.59/459.92 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.59x = 459.92 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.59x = 51,347.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,347.21/306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.48

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