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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.91, 460.57 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.91, 460.57 and 114.54 is: 171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.91 : 460.57 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.91/460.57 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.91x = 460.57 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.91x = 52,753.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,753.67/306.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.88

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