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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.07, 461.90 and 163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.07, 461.90 and 163.89 is: 245.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.07 : 461.90 = 163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.07/461.90 = 163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.07x = 461.90 × 163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.07x = 75,701.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,701.20/308.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.73

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