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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.70, 461.28 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.70, 461.28 and 163.52 is: 245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.70 : 461.28 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.70/461.28 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.70x = 461.28 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.70x = 75,428.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,428.51/307.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.14

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