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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.40, 445.72 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.40, 445.72 and 160.50 is: 240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.40 : 445.72 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.40/445.72 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.40x = 445.72 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.40x = 71,538.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,538.06/297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.54

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