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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.02, 461.72 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.02, 461.72 and 115.50 is: 173.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.02 : 461.72 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.02/461.72 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.02x = 461.72 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.02x = 53,328.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,328.66/308.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.13

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