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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.74, 459.38 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.74, 459.38 and 160.14 is: 239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.74 : 459.38 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.74/459.38 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.74x = 459.38 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.74x = 73,565.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,565.52/306.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.83

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