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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.77, 459.88 and 111.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.77, 459.88 and 111.73 is: 167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.77 : 459.88 = 111.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.77/459.88 = 111.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.77x = 459.88 × 111.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.77x = 51,381.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,381.83/306.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.49

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