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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.37, 461.93 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.37, 461.93 and 160.11 is: 239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.37 : 461.93 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.37/461.93 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.37x = 461.93 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.37x = 73,959.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,959.61/308.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.84

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