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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.41, 458.81 and 161.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.41, 458.81 and 161.69 is: 242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.41 : 458.81 = 161.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.41/458.81 = 161.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.41x = 458.81 × 161.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.41x = 74,185.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,185.93/306.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.11

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