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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.60, 463.68 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.60, 463.68 and 164.88 is: 246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.60 : 463.68 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.60/463.68 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.60x = 463.68 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.60x = 76,451.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,451.56/309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.94

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