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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.62, 446.02 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.62, 446.02 and 160.74 is: 240.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.62 : 446.02 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.62/446.02 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.62x = 446.02 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.62x = 71,693.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,693.25/297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.89

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