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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.20, 463.36 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.20, 463.36 and 164.80 is: 246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.20 : 463.36 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.20/463.36 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.20x = 463.36 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.20x = 76,361.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,361.73/309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.97

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