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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.64, 446.93 and 160.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.64, 446.93 and 160.95 is: 241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.64 : 446.93 = 160.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.64/446.93 = 160.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.64x = 446.93 × 160.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.64x = 71,933.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,933.38/297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.68

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