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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.60, 460.72 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.60, 460.72 and 163.02 is: 244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.60 : 460.72 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.60/460.72 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.60x = 460.72 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.60x = 75,106.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,106.57/307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.17

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