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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.53, 486.82 and 160.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.53, 486.82 and 160.09 is: 240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.53 : 486.82 = 160.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.53/486.82 = 160.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.53x = 486.82 × 160.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.53x = 77,933.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,933.70/324.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.14

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