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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 484.56 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 484.56 and 160.62 is: 241.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 484.56 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/484.56 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 484.56 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 77,830.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,830.03/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.02

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