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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.86, 483.86 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.86, 483.86 and 160.50 is: 240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.86 : 483.86 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.86/483.86 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.86x = 483.86 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.86x = 77,659.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,659.53/322.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.54

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