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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.37, 459.35 and 162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.37, 459.35 and 162.19 is: 243.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.37 : 459.35 = 162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.37/459.35 = 162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.37x = 459.35 × 162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.37x = 74,498.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,498.87/306.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.17

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