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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.89, 463.43 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.89, 463.43 and 164.50 is: 246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.89 : 463.43 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.89/463.43 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.89x = 463.43 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.89x = 76,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,234.24/308.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.80

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