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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.54, 461.46 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.54, 461.46 and 161.32 is: 242.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.54 : 461.46 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.54/461.46 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.54x = 461.46 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.54x = 74,442.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,442.73/307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.06

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