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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.69, 462.92 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.69, 462.92 and 113.63 is: 170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.69 : 462.92 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.69/462.92 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.69x = 462.92 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.69x = 52,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,601.60/308.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.40

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