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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.81, 460.42 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.81, 460.42 and 114.44 is: 171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.81 : 460.42 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.81/460.42 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.81x = 460.42 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.81x = 52,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,689.60/306.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.73

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