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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.74, 461.34 and 163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.74, 461.34 and 163.29 is: 244.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.74 : 461.34 = 163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.74/461.34 = 163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.74x = 461.34 × 163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.74x = 75,332.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,332.21/307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.79

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