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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.60, 457.59 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.60, 457.59 and 161.02 is: 241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.60 : 457.59 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.60/457.59 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.60x = 457.59 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.60x = 73,678.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,678.85/305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.10

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