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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.72, 461.58 and 79.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.72, 461.58 and 79.72 is: 119.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.72 : 461.58 = 79.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.72/461.58 = 79.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.72x = 461.58 × 79.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.72x = 36,797.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,797.16/307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.58

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