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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.37, 461.10 and 112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.37, 461.10 and 112.38 is: 168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.37 : 461.10 = 112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.37/461.10 = 112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.37x = 461.10 × 112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.37x = 51,818.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,818.42/307.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.59

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