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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.71, 460.07 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.71, 460.07 and 111.72 is: 167.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.71 : 460.07 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.71/460.07 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.71x = 460.07 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.71x = 51,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,398.46/306.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.58

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