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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.73, 461.57 and 115.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.73, 461.57 and 115.37 is: 173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.73 : 461.57 = 115.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.73/461.57 = 115.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.73x = 461.57 × 115.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.73x = 53,250.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,250.75/307.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.04

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