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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.71, 461.48 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.71, 461.48 and 112.73 is: 169.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.71 : 461.48 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.71/461.48 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.71x = 461.48 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.71x = 52,019.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,019.77/307.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.05

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