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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 463.73 and 163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 463.73 and 163.04 is: 244.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 463.73 = 163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/463.73 = 163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 463.73 × 163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 75,605.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,605.72/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.28

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