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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.20, 445.93 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.20, 445.93 and 160.08 is: 240.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.20 : 445.93 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.20/445.93 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.20x = 445.93 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.20x = 71,386.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,386.61/297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.20

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