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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.09, 445.95 and 160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.09, 445.95 and 160.40 is: 240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.09 : 445.95 = 160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.09/445.95 = 160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.09x = 445.95 × 160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.09x = 71,531.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,531.49/297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.77

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