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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.67, 461.90 and 161.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.67, 461.90 and 161.53 is: 242.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.67 : 461.90 = 161.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.67/461.90 = 161.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.67x = 461.90 × 161.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.67x = 74,609.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,609.96/307.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.50

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