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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.07, 460.32 and 112.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.07, 460.32 and 112.03 is: 167.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.07 : 460.32 = 112.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.07/460.32 = 112.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.07x = 460.32 × 112.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.07x = 51,568.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,568.50/307.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.94

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