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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.28, 458.46 and 161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.28, 458.46 and 161.56 is: 241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.28 : 458.46 = 161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.28/458.46 = 161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.28x = 458.46 × 161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.28x = 74,068.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,068.80/306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.83

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