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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.39, 484.77 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.39, 484.77 and 160.89 is: 241.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.39 : 484.77 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.39/484.77 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.39x = 484.77 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.39x = 77,995.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,995.25/323.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.18

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