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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 460.14 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 460.14 and 111.80 is: 167.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 460.14 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/460.14 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 460.14 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 51,443.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,443.65/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.59

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