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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.24, 463.59 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.24, 463.59 and 164.79 is: 247.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.24 : 463.59 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.24/463.59 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.24x = 463.59 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.24x = 76,395.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,395.00/309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.04

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