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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.33, 459.23 and 161.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.33, 459.23 and 161.79 is: 242.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.33 : 459.23 = 161.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.33/459.23 = 161.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.33x = 459.23 × 161.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.33x = 74,298.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,298.01/306.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.54

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