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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.94, 464.97 and 165.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.94, 464.97 and 165.82 is: 248.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 464.97 = 165.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/464.97 = 165.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 464.97 × 165.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 77,101.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,101.33/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.76

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