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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.71, 446.76 and 160.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.71, 446.76 and 160.85 is: 241.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.71 : 446.76 = 160.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.71/446.76 = 160.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.71x = 446.76 × 160.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.71x = 71,862.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,862.06/297.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.38

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