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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.91, 462.90 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.91, 462.90 and 162.60 is: 243.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.91 : 462.90 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.91/462.90 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.91x = 462.90 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.91x = 75,267.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,267.54/308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.66

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