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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.92, 457.26 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.92, 457.26 and 160.56 is: 240.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.92 : 457.26 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.92/457.26 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.92x = 457.26 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.92x = 73,417.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,417.67/304.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.78

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