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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.74, 484.10 and 160.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.74, 484.10 and 160.42 is: 240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.74 : 484.10 = 160.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.74/484.10 = 160.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.74x = 484.10 × 160.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.74x = 77,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,659.72/322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.63

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