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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.18, 448.81 and 160.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.18, 448.81 and 160.42 is: 240.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.18 : 448.81 = 160.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.18/448.81 = 160.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.18x = 448.81 × 160.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.18x = 71,998.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,998.10/299.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.65

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