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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.70, 458.28 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.70, 458.28 and 161.52 is: 242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.70 : 458.28 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.70/458.28 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.70x = 458.28 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.70x = 74,021.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,021.39/305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.14

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