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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.60, 462.84 and 164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.60, 462.84 and 164.24 is: 246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.60 : 462.84 = 164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.60/462.84 = 164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.60x = 462.84 × 164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.60x = 76,016.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,016.84/308.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.33

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