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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.65, 485.08 and 160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.65, 485.08 and 160.99 is: 241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.65 : 485.08 = 160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.65/485.08 = 160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.65x = 485.08 × 160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.65x = 78,090.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,090.60/323.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.28

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