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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.32, 459.52 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.32, 459.52 and 161.84 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.32 : 459.52 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.32/459.52 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.32x = 459.52 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.32x = 74,368.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,368.72/306.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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