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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 459.48 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 459.48 and 161.94 is: 243.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 459.48 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/459.48 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 459.48 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 74,408.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,408.19/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.07

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