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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.59, 464.36 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.59, 464.36 and 163.26 is: 244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.59 : 464.36 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.59/464.36 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.59x = 464.36 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.59x = 75,811.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,811.82/309.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.88

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