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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.44, 462.80 and 164.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.44, 462.80 and 164.17 is: 246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.44 : 462.80 = 164.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.44/462.80 = 164.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.44x = 462.80 × 164.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.44x = 75,977.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,977.88/308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.33

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