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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323, 484.46 and 160.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323, 484.46 and 160.55 is: 240.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323 : 484.46 = 160.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323/484.46 = 160.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323x = 484.46 × 160.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323x = 77,780.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,780.05/323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.81

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