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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.98, 464.98 and 165.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.98, 464.98 and 165.98 is: 248.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.98 : 464.98 = 165.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.98/464.98 = 165.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.98x = 464.98 × 165.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.98x = 77,177.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,177.38/309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.98

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