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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.57, 461.13 and 112.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.57, 461.13 and 112.45 is: 168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.57 : 461.13 = 112.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.57/461.13 = 112.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.57x = 461.13 × 112.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.57x = 51,854.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,854.07/307.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.59

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