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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.61, 484.02 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.61, 484.02 and 160.17 is: 240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.61 : 484.02 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.61/484.02 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.61x = 484.02 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.61x = 77,525.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,525.48/322.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.31

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