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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.61, 446.07 and 160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.61, 446.07 and 160.35 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.61 : 446.07 = 160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.61/446.07 = 160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.61x = 446.07 × 160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.61x = 71,526.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,526.25/297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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