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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.38, 445.81 and 160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.38, 445.81 and 160.54 is: 240.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.38 : 445.81 = 160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.38/445.81 = 160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.38x = 445.81 × 160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.38x = 71,570.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,570.34/297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.67

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