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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.70, 459.75 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.70, 459.75 and 111.65 is: 167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.70 : 459.75 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.70/459.75 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.70x = 459.75 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.70x = 51,329.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,329.21/306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.36

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