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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 460.28 and 111.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 460.28 and 111.95 is: 167.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 460.28 = 111.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/460.28 = 111.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 460.28 × 111.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 51,528.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,528.05/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.87

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