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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.54, 446 and 160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.54, 446 and 160.54 is: 240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.54 : 446 = 160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.54/446 = 160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.54x = 446 × 160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.54x = 71,600.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,600.84/297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.64

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