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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.53, 483.57 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.53, 483.57 and 160.11 is: 240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.53 : 483.57 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.53/483.57 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.53x = 483.57 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.53x = 77,424.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,424.39/322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.05

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