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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.29, 462.60 and 164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.29, 462.60 and 164 is: 246.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.29 : 462.60 = 164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.29/462.60 = 164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.29x = 462.60 × 164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.29x = 75,865.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,865.58/308.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.09

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