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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.59, 461.36 and 161.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.59, 461.36 and 161.21 is: 241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.59 : 461.36 = 161.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.59/461.36 = 161.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.59x = 461.36 × 161.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.59x = 74,377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,377.40/307.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.81

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