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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.95, 459.77 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.95, 459.77 and 160.26 is: 240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.95 : 459.77 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.95/459.77 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.95x = 459.77 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.95x = 73,681.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,681.94/306.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.05

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