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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 461.48 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 461.48 and 163.12 is: 244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 461.48 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/461.48 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 461.48 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 75,276.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,276.62/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.95

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