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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.16, 457.38 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.16, 457.38 and 160.68 is: 240.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.16 : 457.38 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.16/457.38 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.16x = 457.38 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.16x = 73,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,491.82/305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.83

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