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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.76, 458.78 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.76, 458.78 and 161.46 is: 242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.76 : 458.78 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.76/458.78 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.76x = 458.78 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.76x = 74,074.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,074.62/305.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.26

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