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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 445.10 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 445.10 and 160.11 is: 239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 445.10 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/445.10 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 445.10 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 71,264.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,264.16/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.95

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