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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.68, 461.66 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.68, 461.66 and 115.24 is: 172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.68 : 461.66 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.68/461.66 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.68x = 461.66 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.68x = 53,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,201.70/307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.91

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