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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.76, 459.96 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.76, 459.96 and 124.16 is: 186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.76 : 459.96 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.76/459.96 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.76x = 459.96 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.76x = 57,108.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,108.63/306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.17

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