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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.54, 461.55 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.54, 461.55 and 112.73 is: 169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.54 : 461.55 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.54/461.55 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.54x = 461.55 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.54x = 52,030.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,030.44/307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.18

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