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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.68, 464.62 and 163.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.68, 464.62 and 163.45 is: 245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.68 : 464.62 = 163.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.68/464.62 = 163.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.68x = 464.62 × 163.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.68x = 75,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,942.14/309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.23

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