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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.45, 456.87 and 160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.45, 456.87 and 160.27 is: 240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.45 : 456.87 = 160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.45/456.87 = 160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.45x = 456.87 × 160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.45x = 73,222.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,222.55/304.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.51

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