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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.83, 461.72 and 112.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.83, 461.72 and 112.97 is: 169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.83 : 461.72 = 112.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.83/461.72 = 112.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.83x = 461.72 × 112.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.83x = 52,161.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,161.10/307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.45

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