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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.75, 461.89 and 163.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.75, 461.89 and 163.57 is: 245.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.75 : 461.89 = 163.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.75/461.89 = 163.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.75x = 461.89 × 163.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.75x = 75,551.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,551.35/307.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.50

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