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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.06, 460.76 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.06, 460.76 and 114.74 is: 172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.06 : 460.76 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.06/460.76 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.06x = 460.76 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.06x = 52,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,867.60/307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.17

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