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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.79, 461.82 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.79, 461.82 and 163.50 is: 245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.79 : 461.82 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.79/461.82 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.79x = 461.82 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.79x = 75,507.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,507.57/307.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.33

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