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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 462.37 and 161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 462.37 and 161.99 is: 243.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 462.37 = 161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/462.37 = 161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 462.37 × 161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 74,896.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,896.19/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.11

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