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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.99, 464.34 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.99, 464.34 and 163.65 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.99 : 464.34 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.99/464.34 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.99x = 464.34 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.99x = 75,989.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,989.24/309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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