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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.45, 484.87 and 160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.45, 484.87 and 160.98 is: 241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.45 : 484.87 = 160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.45/484.87 = 160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.45x = 484.87 × 160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.45x = 78,054.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,054.37/323.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.32

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