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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.09, 460.21 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.09, 460.21 and 162.52 is: 243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.09 : 460.21 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.09/460.21 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.09x = 460.21 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.09x = 74,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,793.33/307.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.56

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