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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.17, 462.13 and 113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.17, 462.13 and 113.11 is: 169.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.17 : 462.13 = 113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.17/462.13 = 113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.17x = 462.13 × 113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.17x = 52,270.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,270.09/308.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.61

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