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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.10, 460.71 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.10, 460.71 and 101.63 is: 152.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.10 : 460.71 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.10/460.71 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.10x = 460.71 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.10x = 46,823.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,823.11/307.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.47

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