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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.33, 446.26 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.33, 446.26 and 160.50 is: 240.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.33 : 446.26 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.33/446.26 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.33x = 446.26 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.33x = 71,624.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,624.73/297.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.89

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