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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.96, 464.16 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.96, 464.16 and 165.48 is: 247.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.96 : 464.16 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.96/464.16 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.96x = 464.16 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.96x = 76,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,809.20/309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.80

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