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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.96, 458.34 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.96, 458.34 and 160.84 is: 241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.96 : 458.34 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.96/458.34 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.96x = 458.34 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.96x = 73,719.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,719.41/304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.73

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