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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.99, 447.09 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.99, 447.09 and 160.83 is: 241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.99 : 447.09 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.99/447.09 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.99x = 447.09 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.99x = 71,905.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,905.48/297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.30

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