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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.69, 459.92 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.69, 459.92 and 111.63 is: 167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.69 : 459.92 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.69/459.92 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.69x = 459.92 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.69x = 51,340.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,340.56/306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.40

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