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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.86, 461.07 and 161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.86, 461.07 and 161.27 is: 241.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.86 : 461.07 = 161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.86/461.07 = 161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.86x = 461.07 × 161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.86x = 74,354.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,354.45/307.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.52

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