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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.26, 462.45 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.26, 462.45 and 113.25 is: 169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.26 : 462.45 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.26/462.45 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.26x = 462.45 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.26x = 52,372.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,372.46/308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.90

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