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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 459.04 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 459.04 and 161.84 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 459.04 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/459.04 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 459.04 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 74,291.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,291.03/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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