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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 459.35 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 459.35 and 160.08 is: 239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 459.35 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/459.35 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 459.35 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 73,531.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,531.95/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.74

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