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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.09, 460.72 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.09, 460.72 and 160.91 is: 241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.09 : 460.72 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.09/460.72 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.09x = 460.72 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.09x = 74,134.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,134.90/307.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.41

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