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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.81, 463.52 and 164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.81, 463.52 and 164.84 is: 247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.81 : 463.52 = 164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.81/463.52 = 164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.81x = 463.52 × 164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.81x = 76,404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,404.73/308.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.41

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