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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.60, 461.28 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.60, 461.28 and 112.55 is: 168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.60 : 461.28 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.60/461.28 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.60x = 461.28 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.60x = 51,915.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,915.18/307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.77

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