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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.04, 460.58 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.04, 460.58 and 112.08 is: 168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.04 : 460.58 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.04/460.58 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.04x = 460.58 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.04x = 51,621.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,621.81/307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.13

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