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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323, 484.14 and 160.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323, 484.14 and 160.51 is: 240.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323 : 484.14 = 160.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323/484.14 = 160.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323x = 484.14 × 160.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323x = 77,709.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,709.31/323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.59

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