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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.73, 462 and 161.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.73, 462 and 161.59 is: 242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.73 : 462 = 161.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.73/462 = 161.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.73x = 462 × 161.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.73x = 74,654.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,654.58/307.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.60

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