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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.34, 463.59 and 164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.34, 463.59 and 164.77 is: 246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.34 : 463.59 = 164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.34/463.59 = 164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.34x = 463.59 × 164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.34x = 76,385.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,385.72/309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.93

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