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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.84, 461.53 and 161.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.84, 461.53 and 161.41 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.84 : 461.53 = 161.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.84/461.53 = 161.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.84x = 461.53 × 161.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.84x = 74,495.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,495.56/307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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