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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.71, 458.57 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.71, 458.57 and 161.13 is: 241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.71 : 458.57 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.71/458.57 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.71x = 458.57 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.71x = 73,889.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,889.38/305.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.70

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