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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.33, 463.73 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.33, 463.73 and 164.88 is: 247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.33 : 463.73 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.33/463.73 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.33x = 463.73 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.33x = 76,458.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,458.98/309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.18

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