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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.82, 461.45 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.82, 461.45 and 112.66 is: 168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.82 : 461.45 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.82/461.45 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.82x = 461.45 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.82x = 51,986.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,986.09/307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.88

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