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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.81, 461.92 and 163.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.81, 461.92 and 163.63 is: 245.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.81 : 461.92 = 163.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.81/461.92 = 163.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.81x = 461.92 × 163.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.81x = 75,583.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,583.97/307.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.55

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