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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.59, 461.34 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.59, 461.34 and 112.56 is: 168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.59 : 461.34 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.59/461.34 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.59x = 461.34 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.59x = 51,928.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,928.43/307.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.82

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