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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.23, 460.02 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.23, 460.02 and 162.64 is: 243.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.23 : 460.02 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.23/460.02 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.23x = 460.02 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.23x = 74,817.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,817.65/307.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.52

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