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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.95, 462.12 and 163.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.95, 462.12 and 163.77 is: 245.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.95 : 462.12 = 163.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.95/462.12 = 163.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.95x = 462.12 × 163.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.95x = 75,681.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,681.39/307.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.76

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