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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.37, 460.77 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.37, 460.77 and 162.92 is: 244.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.37 : 460.77 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.37/460.77 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.37x = 460.77 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.37x = 75,066.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,066.34/307.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.23

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