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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 462.06 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 462.06 and 163.80 is: 245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 462.06 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/462.06 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 462.06 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 75,685.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,685.43/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.60

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