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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.69, 463.23 and 164.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.69, 463.23 and 164.51 is: 246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.69 : 463.23 = 164.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.69/463.23 = 164.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.69x = 463.23 × 164.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.69x = 76,203.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,203.65/308.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.87

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