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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.17, 460.71 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.17, 460.71 and 112.16 is: 168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.17 : 460.71 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.17/460.71 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.17x = 460.71 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.17x = 51,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,674.39/307.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.23

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