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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.48, 457.86 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.48, 457.86 and 160.76 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.48 : 457.86 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.48/457.86 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.48x = 457.86 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.48x = 73,605.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,605.57/305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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