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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.77, 484.20 and 160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.77, 484.20 and 160.46 is: 240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.77 : 484.20 = 160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.77/484.20 = 160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.77x = 484.20 × 160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.77x = 77,694.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,694.73/322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.71

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