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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.66, 459.93 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.66, 459.93 and 114.18 is: 171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.66 : 459.93 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.66/459.93 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.66x = 459.93 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.66x = 52,514.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,514.81/306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.25

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