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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.92, 461.98 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.92, 461.98 and 112.92 is: 169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.92 : 461.98 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.92/461.98 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.92x = 461.98 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.92x = 52,166.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,166.78/307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.42

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