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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.76, 461.54 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.76, 461.54 and 115.34 is: 172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.76 : 461.54 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.76/461.54 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.76x = 461.54 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.76x = 53,234.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,234.02/307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.97

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