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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.98, 484.08 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.98, 484.08 and 160.86 is: 241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.98 : 484.08 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.98/484.08 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.98x = 484.08 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.98x = 77,869.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,869.11/322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.10

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