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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.26, 464.15 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.26, 464.15 and 163.17 is: 244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.26 : 464.15 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.26/464.15 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.26x = 464.15 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.26x = 75,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,735.36/309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.89

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