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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.86, 461.93 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.86, 461.93 and 163.55 is: 245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.86 : 461.93 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.86/461.93 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.86x = 461.93 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.86x = 75,547.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,547.87/307.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.39

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