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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.16, 484.11 and 160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.16, 484.11 and 160.65 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.16 : 484.11 = 160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.16/484.11 = 160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.16x = 484.11 × 160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.16x = 77,772.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,772.27/323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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