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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.53, 461.34 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.53, 461.34 and 163.17 is: 244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.53 : 461.34 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.53/461.34 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.53x = 461.34 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.53x = 75,276.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,276.85/307.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.78

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