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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.29, 445.73 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.29, 445.73 and 160.20 is: 240.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.29 : 445.73 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.29/445.73 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.29x = 445.73 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.29x = 71,405.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,405.15/297.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.19

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