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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.73, 460.14 and 162.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.73, 460.14 and 162.46 is: 243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.73 : 460.14 = 162.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.73/460.14 = 162.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.73x = 460.14 × 162.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.73x = 74,754.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,754.34/306.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.71

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