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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.74, 446.85 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.74, 446.85 and 160.92 is: 241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.74 : 446.85 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.74/446.85 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.74x = 446.85 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.74x = 71,907.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,907.10/297.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.51

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