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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.11, 445.35 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.11, 445.35 and 160.12 is: 240.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.11 : 445.35 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.11/445.35 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.11x = 445.35 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.11x = 71,308.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,308.33/297.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.01

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