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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.24, 445.50 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.24, 445.50 and 160.20 is: 240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.24 : 445.50 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.24/445.50 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.24x = 445.50 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.24x = 71,369.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,369.10/297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.11

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