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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.64, 462.72 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.64, 462.72 and 164.28 is: 246.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.64 : 462.72 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.64/462.72 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.64x = 462.72 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.64x = 76,015.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,015.64/308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.29

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