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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.68, 464.88 and 165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.68, 464.88 and 165.68 is: 248.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.68 : 464.88 = 165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.68/464.88 = 165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.68x = 464.88 × 165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.68x = 77,021.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,021.32/309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.71

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