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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.09, 462.73 and 162.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.09, 462.73 and 162.49 is: 243.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.09 : 462.73 = 162.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.09/462.73 = 162.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.09x = 462.73 × 162.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.09x = 75,188.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,188.61/309.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.26

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