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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.53, 484.99 and 160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.53, 484.99 and 160.72 is: 240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.53 : 484.99 = 160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.53/484.99 = 160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.53x = 484.99 × 160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.53x = 77,945.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,945.98/323.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.93

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