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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.64, 458.06 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.64, 458.06 and 161.46 is: 241.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.64 : 458.06 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.64/458.06 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.64x = 458.06 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.64x = 73,957.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,957.56/305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.98

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