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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.51, 445.69 and 160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.51, 445.69 and 160.36 is: 240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.51 : 445.69 = 160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.51/445.69 = 160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.51x = 445.69 × 160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.51x = 71,471.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,471.54/297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.24

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