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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.70, 461.80 and 161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.70, 461.80 and 161.62 is: 242.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.70 : 461.80 = 161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.70/461.80 = 161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.70x = 461.80 × 161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.70x = 74,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,635.16/307.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.56

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