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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.02, 458.42 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.02, 458.42 and 161.44 is: 241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.02 : 458.42 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.02/458.42 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.02x = 458.42 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.02x = 74,005.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,005.37/306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.83

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