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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.45, 461.04 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.45, 461.04 and 112.44 is: 168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.45 : 461.04 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.45/461.04 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.45x = 461.04 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.45x = 51,838.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,838.68/307.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.61

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