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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.09, 458.72 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.09, 458.72 and 161.52 is: 242.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.09 : 458.72 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.09/458.72 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.09x = 458.72 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.09x = 74,091.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,091.65/306.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.06

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