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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.88, 463.19 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.88, 463.19 and 164.57 is: 246.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.88 : 463.19 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.88/463.19 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.88x = 463.19 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.88x = 76,224.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,224.04/308.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.78

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