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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.18, 459.59 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.18, 459.59 and 161.94 is: 243.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.18 : 459.59 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.18/459.59 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.18x = 459.59 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.18x = 74,426.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,426.00/306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.08

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