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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.40, 459.51 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.40, 459.51 and 162.04 is: 243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.40 : 459.51 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.40/459.51 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.40x = 459.51 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.40x = 74,459.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,459.00/306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.01

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