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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.94, 464.82 and 165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.94, 464.82 and 165.58 is: 248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 464.82 = 165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/464.82 = 165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 464.82 × 165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 76,964.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,964.90/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.32

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