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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.90, 486.57 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.90, 486.57 and 160.48 is: 240.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.90 : 486.57 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.90/486.57 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.90x = 486.57 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.90x = 78,082.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,082.32/324.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.33

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