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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.19, 459.42 and 162.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.19, 459.42 and 162.01 is: 243.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.19 : 459.42 = 162.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.19/459.42 = 162.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.19x = 459.42 × 162.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.19x = 74,430.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,430.63/306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.09

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