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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.58, 456.46 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.58, 456.46 and 160.13 is: 239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.58 : 456.46 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.58/456.46 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.58x = 456.46 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.58x = 73,092.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,092.94/304.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.98

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