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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.98, 457.48 and 160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.98, 457.48 and 160.72 is: 241.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.98 : 457.48 = 160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.98/457.48 = 160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.98x = 457.48 × 160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.98x = 73,526.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,526.19/304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.09

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