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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.20, 462.03 and 163.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.20, 462.03 and 163.75 is: 245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.20 : 462.03 = 163.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.20/462.03 = 163.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.20x = 462.03 × 163.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.20x = 75,657.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,657.41/308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.48

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