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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.90, 461.74 and 163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.90, 461.74 and 163.54 is: 245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.90 : 461.74 = 163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.90/461.74 = 163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.90x = 461.74 × 163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.90x = 75,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,512.96/307.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.25

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