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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.19, 445.79 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.19, 445.79 and 160.30 is: 240.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.19 : 445.79 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.19/445.79 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.19x = 445.79 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.19x = 71,460.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,460.14/297.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.45

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