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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.88, 461.76 and 163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.88, 461.76 and 163.64 is: 245.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.88 : 461.76 = 163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.88/461.76 = 163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.88x = 461.76 × 163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.88x = 75,562.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,562.41/307.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.43

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