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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.01, 463.37 and 164.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.01, 463.37 and 164.69 is: 246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.01 : 463.37 = 164.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.01/463.37 = 164.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.01x = 463.37 × 164.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.01x = 76,312.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,312.41/309.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.96

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