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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.60, 464.34 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.60, 464.34 and 165.12 is: 247.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.60 : 464.34 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.60/464.34 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.60x = 464.34 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.60x = 76,671.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,671.82/309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.65

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