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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.06, 459.38 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.06, 459.38 and 161.88 is: 242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.06 : 459.38 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.06/459.38 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.06x = 459.38 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.06x = 74,364.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,364.43/306.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.97

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