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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.69, 458.73 and 161.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.69, 458.73 and 161.51 is: 242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.69 : 458.73 = 161.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.69/458.73 = 161.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.69x = 458.73 × 161.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.69x = 74,087.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,087.19/305.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.36

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