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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.39, 464.18 and 165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.39, 464.18 and 165 is: 247.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.39 : 464.18 = 165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.39/464.18 = 165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.39x = 464.18 × 165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.39x = 76,588.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,588.88/309.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.55

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