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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 483.60 and 160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 483.60 and 160.06 is: 239.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 483.60 = 160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/483.60 = 160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 483.60 × 160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 77,405.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,405.02/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.97

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