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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.44, 458.40 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.44, 458.40 and 161.16 is: 241.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 458.40 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/458.40 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 458.40 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 73,875.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,875.74/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.87

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