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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.35, 484.31 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.35, 484.31 and 160.74 is: 240.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.35 : 484.31 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.35/484.31 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.35x = 484.31 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.35x = 77,848.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,848.39/323.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.76

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