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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.81, 464.45 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.81, 464.45 and 165.45 is: 248.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.81 : 464.45 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.81/464.45 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.81x = 464.45 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.81x = 76,842.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,842.43/309.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.03

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