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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.71, 462.97 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.71, 462.97 and 113.73 is: 170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.71 : 462.97 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.71/462.97 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.71x = 462.97 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.71x = 52,653.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,653.58/308.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.56

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