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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.06, 463.68 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.06, 463.68 and 162.90 is: 244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.06 : 463.68 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.06/463.68 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.06x = 463.68 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.06x = 75,533.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,533.47/309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.40

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