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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.12, 460.26 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.12, 460.26 and 162.76 is: 243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.12 : 460.26 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.12/460.26 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.12x = 460.26 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.12x = 74,911.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,911.92/307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.92

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