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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.28, 462.60 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.28, 462.60 and 164.28 is: 246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.28 : 462.60 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.28/462.60 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.28x = 462.60 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.28x = 75,995.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,995.93/308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.52

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