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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.19, 457.92 and 161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.19, 457.92 and 161.01 is: 241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.19 : 457.92 = 161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.19/457.92 = 161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.19x = 457.92 × 161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.19x = 73,729.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,729.70/305.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.59

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