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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.07, 463.80 and 164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.07, 463.80 and 164.89 is: 247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.07 : 463.80 = 164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.07/463.80 = 164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.07x = 463.80 × 164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.07x = 76,475.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,475.98/309.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.44

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