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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.24, 461.47 and 161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.24, 461.47 and 161.65 is: 242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.24 : 461.47 = 161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.24/461.47 = 161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.24x = 461.47 × 161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.24x = 74,593.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,593.94/308.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.00

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