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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308, 462.04 and 163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308, 462.04 and 163.84 is: 245.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308 : 462.04 = 163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308/462.04 = 163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308x = 462.04 × 163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308x = 75,700.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,700.63/308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.78

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