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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.32, 445.72 and 160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.32, 445.72 and 160.46 is: 240.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.32 : 445.72 = 160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.32/445.72 = 160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.32x = 445.72 × 160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.32x = 71,520.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,520.23/297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.55

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