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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.30, 483.18 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.30, 483.18 and 160.17 is: 240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.30 : 483.18 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.30/483.18 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.30x = 483.18 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.30x = 77,390.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,390.94/322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.12

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