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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.12, 460.86 and 162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.12, 460.86 and 162.94 is: 244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.12 : 460.86 = 162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.12/460.86 = 162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.12x = 460.86 × 162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.12x = 75,092.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,092.53/307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.51

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