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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.73, 462.27 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.73, 462.27 and 164.14 is: 245.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.73 : 462.27 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.73/462.27 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.73x = 462.27 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.73x = 75,877.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,877.00/308.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.77

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