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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.83, 463.42 and 164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.83, 463.42 and 164.55 is: 246.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.83 : 463.42 = 164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.83/463.42 = 164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.83x = 463.42 × 164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.83x = 76,255.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,255.76/308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.92

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