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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.03, 461.77 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.03, 461.77 and 112.88 is: 169.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.03 : 461.77 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.03/461.77 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.03x = 461.77 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.03x = 52,125.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,125.47/308.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.22

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