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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.05, 460.29 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.05, 460.29 and 112.01 is: 167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.05 : 460.29 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.05/460.29 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.05x = 460.29 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.05x = 51,554.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,554.78/307.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.90

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