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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.40, 458.46 and 161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.40, 458.46 and 161.08 is: 241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.40 : 458.46 = 161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.40/458.46 = 161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.40x = 458.46 × 161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.40x = 73,848.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,848.74/305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.81

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