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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.83, 464.92 and 165.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.83, 464.92 and 165.55 is: 248.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.83 : 464.92 = 165.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.83/464.92 = 165.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.83x = 464.92 × 165.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.83x = 76,967.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,967.51/309.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.42

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