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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.92, 460.26 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.92, 460.26 and 162.56 is: 243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.92 : 460.26 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.92/460.26 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.92x = 460.26 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.92x = 74,819.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,819.87/306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.78

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