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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.10, 459.84 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.10, 459.84 and 162.52 is: 243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.10 : 459.84 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.10/459.84 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.10x = 459.84 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.10x = 74,733.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,733.20/307.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.35

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