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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.76, 483.44 and 160.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.76, 483.44 and 160.10 is: 239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.76 : 483.44 = 160.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.76/483.44 = 160.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.76x = 483.44 × 160.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.76x = 77,398.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,398.74/322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.80

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