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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.92, 460.46 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.92, 460.46 and 114.56 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.92 : 460.46 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.92/460.46 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.92x = 460.46 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.92x = 52,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,750.30/306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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