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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.16, 459.39 and 161.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.16, 459.39 and 161.89 is: 242.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.16 : 459.39 = 161.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.16/459.39 = 161.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.16x = 459.39 × 161.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.16x = 74,370.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,370.65/306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.91

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