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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.90, 458.88 and 161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.90, 458.88 and 161.66 is: 242.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.90 : 458.88 = 161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.90/458.88 = 161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.90x = 458.88 × 161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.90x = 74,182.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,182.54/305.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.51

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