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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.70, 462.76 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.70, 462.76 and 113.66 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.70 : 462.76 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.70/462.76 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.70x = 462.76 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.70x = 52,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,594.42/308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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