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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 460.89 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 460.89 and 162.90 is: 244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 460.89 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/460.89 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 460.89 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 75,078.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,078.98/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.35

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