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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.73, 459.27 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.73, 459.27 and 162.14 is: 242.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.73 : 459.27 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.73/459.27 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.73x = 459.27 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.73x = 74,466.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,466.04/306.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.77

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