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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.63, 464.55 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.63, 464.55 and 165.25 is: 247.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.63 : 464.55 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.63/464.55 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.63x = 464.55 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.63x = 76,766.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,766.89/309.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.93

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