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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.59, 461.08 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.59, 461.08 and 162.87 is: 244.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.59 : 461.08 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.59/461.08 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.59x = 461.08 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.59x = 75,096.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,096.10/307.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.14

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