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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 463.68 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 463.68 and 165.52 is: 247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 463.68 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/463.68 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 463.68 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 76,748.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,748.31/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.96

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