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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.84, 484.06 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.84, 484.06 and 160.64 is: 240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.84 : 484.06 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.84/484.06 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.84x = 484.06 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.84x = 77,759.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,759.40/322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.86

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