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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.78, 460.26 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.78, 460.26 and 162.60 is: 243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.78 : 460.26 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.78/460.26 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.78x = 460.26 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.78x = 74,838.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,838.28/306.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.95

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