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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.01, 462.08 and 161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.01, 462.08 and 161.62 is: 242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.01 : 462.08 = 161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.01/462.08 = 161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.01x = 462.08 × 161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.01x = 74,681.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,681.37/308.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.46

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