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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.78, 461.76 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.78, 461.76 and 163.60 is: 245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.78 : 461.76 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.78/461.76 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.78x = 461.76 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.78x = 75,543.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,543.94/307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.45

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