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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.97, 463.30 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.97, 463.30 and 113.92 is: 170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.97 : 463.30 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.97/463.30 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.97x = 463.30 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.97x = 52,777.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,777.69/308.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.82

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