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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.44, 484.80 and 160.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.44, 484.80 and 160.78 is: 240.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.44 : 484.80 = 160.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.44/484.80 = 160.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.44x = 484.80 × 160.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.44x = 77,946.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,946.14/323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.99

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