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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.91, 463.17 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.91, 463.17 and 164.73 is: 246.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.91 : 463.17 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.91/463.17 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.91x = 463.17 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.91x = 76,297.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,297.99/308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.99

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