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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.96, 463.29 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.96, 463.29 and 113.91 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.96 : 463.29 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.96/463.29 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.96x = 463.29 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.96x = 52,773.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,773.79/308.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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