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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.46, 461.36 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.46, 461.36 and 163.17 is: 244.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.46 : 461.36 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.46/461.36 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.46x = 461.36 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.46x = 75,279.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,279.30/307.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.85

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