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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 463.96 and 164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 463.96 and 164.92 is: 247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 463.96 = 164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/463.96 = 164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 463.96 × 164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 76,516.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,516.28/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.21

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