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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.56, 459.16 and 161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.56, 459.16 and 161.98 is: 242.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.56 : 459.16 = 161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.56/459.16 = 161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.56x = 459.16 × 161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.56x = 74,374.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,374.74/306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.61

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