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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 460.20 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 460.20 and 162.63 is: 243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 460.20 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/460.20 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 460.20 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 74,842.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,842.33/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.72

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