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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.89, 464.88 and 165.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.89, 464.88 and 165.53 is: 248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.89 : 464.88 = 165.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.89/464.88 = 165.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.89x = 464.88 × 165.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.89x = 76,951.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,951.59/309.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.32

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