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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 460.26 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 460.26 and 161.76 is: 242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 460.26 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/460.26 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 460.26 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 74,451.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,451.66/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.93

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