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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.94, 445.42 and 160.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.94, 445.42 and 160.05 is: 240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.94 : 445.42 = 160.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.94/445.42 = 160.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.94x = 445.42 × 160.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.94x = 71,290.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,290.44/296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.08

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