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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.96, 456.72 and 160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.96, 456.72 and 160.24 is: 239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.96 : 456.72 = 160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.96/456.72 = 160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.96x = 456.72 × 160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.96x = 73,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,184.81/304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.98

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