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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.58, 462.33 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.58, 462.33 and 164.40 is: 246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.58 : 462.33 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.58/462.33 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.58x = 462.33 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.58x = 76,007.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,007.05/308.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.31

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