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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 459.84 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 459.84 and 162.48 is: 243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 459.84 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/459.84 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 459.84 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 74,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,714.80/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.40

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