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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.62, 456.61 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.62, 456.61 and 160.44 is: 240.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.62 : 456.61 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.62/456.61 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.62x = 456.61 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.62x = 73,258.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,258.51/304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.49

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