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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.10, 484.38 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.10, 484.38 and 160.74 is: 240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.10 : 484.38 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.10/484.38 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.10x = 484.38 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.10x = 77,859.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,859.24/323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.98

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