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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.95, 484.49 and 160.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.95, 484.49 and 160.61 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.95 : 484.49 = 160.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.95/484.49 = 160.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.95x = 484.49 × 160.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.95x = 77,813.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,813.94/322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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