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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.71, 462.83 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.71, 462.83 and 162.45 is: 243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.71 : 462.83 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.71/462.83 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.71x = 462.83 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.71x = 75,186.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,186.73/308.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.55

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