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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.18, 484.80 and 160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.18, 484.80 and 160.82 is: 241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.18 : 484.80 = 160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.18/484.80 = 160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.18x = 484.80 × 160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.18x = 77,965.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,965.54/323.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.24

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