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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 462.27 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 462.27 and 113.13 is: 169.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 462.27 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/462.27 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 462.27 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 52,296.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,296.61/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.71

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