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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.65, 459.87 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.65, 459.87 and 111.60 is: 167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.65 : 459.87 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.65/459.87 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.65x = 459.87 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.65x = 51,321.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,321.49/306.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.36

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