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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.91, 461.82 and 112.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.91, 461.82 and 112.85 is: 169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.91 : 461.82 = 112.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.91/461.82 = 112.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.91x = 461.82 × 112.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.91x = 52,114.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,114.08/307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.25

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