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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.19, 462.15 and 164.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.19, 462.15 and 164.01 is: 245.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.19 : 462.15 = 164.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.19/462.15 = 164.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.19x = 462.15 × 164.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.19x = 75,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,797.22/308.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.94

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