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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.22, 461.85 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.22, 461.85 and 163.74 is: 245.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.22 : 461.85 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.22/461.85 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.22x = 461.85 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.22x = 75,623.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,623.32/308.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.36

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