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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.72, 461.34 and 112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.72, 461.34 and 112.60 is: 168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.72 : 461.34 = 112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.72/461.34 = 112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.72x = 461.34 × 112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.72x = 51,946.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,946.88/307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.81

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