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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.10, 456.98 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.10, 456.98 and 160.52 is: 240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.10 : 456.98 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.10/456.98 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.10x = 456.98 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.10x = 73,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,351.34/305.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.42

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