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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.28, 459.57 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.28, 459.57 and 162 is: 243.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.28 : 459.57 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.28/459.57 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.28x = 459.57 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.28x = 74,450.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,450.95/306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.08

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