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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.19, 461.81 and 161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.19, 461.81 and 161.98 is: 242.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.19 : 461.81 = 161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.19/461.81 = 161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.19x = 461.81 × 161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.19x = 74,803.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,803.98/308.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.72

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