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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.68, 456.48 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.68, 456.48 and 160.08 is: 239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.68 : 456.48 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.68/456.48 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.68x = 456.48 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.68x = 73,073.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,073.32/304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.84

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