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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.71, 459.94 and 111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.71, 459.94 and 111.66 is: 167.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.71 : 459.94 = 111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.71/459.94 = 111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.71x = 459.94 × 111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.71x = 51,356.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,356.34/306.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.44

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