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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.26, 446.02 and 160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.26, 446.02 and 160.43 is: 240.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.26 : 446.02 = 160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.26/446.02 = 160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.26x = 446.02 × 160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.26x = 71,555.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,555.70/297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.72

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