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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.05, 460.71 and 114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.05, 460.71 and 114.63 is: 171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.05 : 460.71 = 114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.05/460.71 = 114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.05x = 460.71 × 114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.05x = 52,808.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,808.31/307.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.99

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