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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.89, 464.80 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.89, 464.80 and 163.58 is: 245.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.89 : 464.80 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.89/464.80 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.89x = 464.80 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.89x = 76,033.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,033.35/309.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.36

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