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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.30, 463.68 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.30, 463.68 and 162.72 is: 243.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.30 : 463.68 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.30/463.68 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.30x = 463.68 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.30x = 75,450.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,450.01/309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.94

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