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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.54, 462.87 and 164.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.54, 462.87 and 164.21 is: 246.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.54 : 462.87 = 164.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.54/462.87 = 164.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.54x = 462.87 × 164.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.54x = 76,007.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,007.88/308.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.35

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