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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.16, 459.02 and 159.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.16, 459.02 and 159.88 is: 239.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.16 : 459.02 = 159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.16/459.02 = 159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.16x = 459.02 × 159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.16x = 73,388.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,388.12/306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.71

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