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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.59, 462.46 and 164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.59, 462.46 and 164.02 is: 245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.59 : 462.46 = 164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.59/462.46 = 164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.59x = 462.46 × 164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.59x = 75,852.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,852.69/308.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.80

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