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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.99, 457.17 and 160.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.99, 457.17 and 160.81 is: 241.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.99 : 457.17 = 160.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.99/457.17 = 160.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.99x = 457.17 × 160.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.99x = 73,517.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,517.51/304.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.05

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