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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 449.03 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 449.03 and 160.44 is: 240.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 449.03 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/449.03 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 449.03 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 72,041.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,041.57/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.81

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