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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.54, 463.05 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.54, 463.05 and 113.73 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.54 : 463.05 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.54/463.05 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.54x = 463.05 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.54x = 52,662.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,662.68/308.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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