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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.84, 462.89 and 113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.84, 462.89 and 113.69 is: 170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.84 : 462.89 = 113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.84/462.89 = 113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.84x = 462.89 × 113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.84x = 52,623.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,623.08/308.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.39

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