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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.28, 456.52 and 160.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.28, 456.52 and 160.10 is: 240.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.28 : 456.52 = 160.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.28/456.52 = 160.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.28x = 456.52 × 160.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.28x = 73,088.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,088.85/304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.20

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