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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.60, 459.09 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.60, 459.09 and 161.88 is: 242.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.60 : 459.09 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.60/459.09 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.60x = 459.09 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.60x = 74,317.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,317.49/306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.39

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