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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 459.60 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 459.60 and 162.24 is: 243.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 459.60 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/459.60 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 459.60 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 74,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,565.50/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.11

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