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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.98, 458.15 and 161.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.98, 458.15 and 161.39 is: 241.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.98 : 458.15 = 161.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.98/458.15 = 161.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.98x = 458.15 × 161.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.98x = 73,940.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,940.83/305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.65

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