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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.02, 459.93 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.02, 459.93 and 163.02 is: 244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.02 : 459.93 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.02/459.93 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.02x = 459.93 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.02x = 74,977.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,977.79/307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.21

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