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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.57, 456.90 and 160.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.57, 456.90 and 160.21 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.57 : 456.90 = 160.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.57/456.90 = 160.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.57x = 456.90 × 160.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.57x = 73,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,199.95/304.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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