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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.95, 462.03 and 112.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.95, 462.03 and 112.95 is: 169.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.95 : 462.03 = 112.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.95/462.03 = 112.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.95x = 462.03 × 112.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.95x = 52,186.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,186.29/307.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.46

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