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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.64, 461.29 and 112.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.64, 461.29 and 112.57 is: 168.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.64 : 461.29 = 112.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.64/461.29 = 112.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.64x = 461.29 × 112.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.64x = 51,927.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,927.42/307.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.79

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