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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 459.34 and 162.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 459.34 and 162.02 is: 243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 459.34 = 162.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/459.34 = 162.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 459.34 × 162.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 74,423.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,423.01/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.21

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