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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.20, 460.53 and 162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.20, 460.53 and 162.75 is: 243.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.20 : 460.53 = 162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.20/460.53 = 162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.20x = 460.53 × 162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.20x = 74,951.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,951.26/307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.98

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