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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.52, 462.50 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.52, 462.50 and 113.49 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.52 : 462.50 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.52/462.50 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.52x = 462.50 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.52x = 52,489.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,489.13/308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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