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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.14, 457.98 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.14, 457.98 and 160.96 is: 241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.14 : 457.98 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.14/457.98 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.14x = 457.98 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.14x = 73,716.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,716.46/305.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.58

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