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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.85, 457.97 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.85, 457.97 and 160.86 is: 240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.85 : 457.97 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.85/457.97 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.85x = 457.97 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.85x = 73,668.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,668.25/305.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.86

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