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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.68, 460.34 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.68, 460.34 and 162.44 is: 243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.68 : 460.34 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.68/460.34 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.68x = 460.34 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.68x = 74,777.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,777.63/306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.83

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