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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.81, 460.50 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.81, 460.50 and 162.63 is: 244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.81 : 460.50 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.81/460.50 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.81x = 460.50 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.81x = 74,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,891.12/306.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.10

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