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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.26, 463.61 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.26, 463.61 and 163.05 is: 244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.26 : 463.61 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.26/463.61 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.26x = 463.61 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.26x = 75,590.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,590.80/309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.43

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