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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.64, 459.79 and 111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.64, 459.79 and 111.57 is: 167.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.64 : 459.79 = 111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.64/459.79 = 111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.64x = 459.79 × 111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.64x = 51,298.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,298.77/306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.29

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