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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.32, 457.77 and 161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.32, 457.77 and 161.14 is: 241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.32 : 457.77 = 161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.32/457.77 = 161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.32x = 457.77 × 161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.32x = 73,765.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,765.06/305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.60

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