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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.62, 460.98 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.62, 460.98 and 162.96 is: 244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.62 : 460.98 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.62/460.98 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.62x = 460.98 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.62x = 75,121.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,121.30/307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.20

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