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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.87, 460.04 and 160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.87, 460.04 and 160.54 is: 240.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.87 : 460.04 = 160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.87/460.04 = 160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.87x = 460.04 × 160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.87x = 73,854.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,854.82/306.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.67

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