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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.85, 463.26 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.85, 463.26 and 113.85 is: 170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.85 : 463.26 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.85/463.26 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.85x = 463.26 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.85x = 52,742.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,742.15/308.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.77

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