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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.73, 457.78 and 161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.73, 457.78 and 161.14 is: 241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.73 : 457.78 = 161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.73/457.78 = 161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.73x = 457.78 × 161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.73x = 73,766.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,766.27/305.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.28

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