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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.26, 446.12 and 160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.26, 446.12 and 160.37 is: 240.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.26 : 446.12 = 160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.26/446.12 = 160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.26x = 446.12 × 160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.26x = 71,544.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,544.26/297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.68

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