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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.96, 487.10 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.96, 487.10 and 160.17 is: 240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.96 : 487.10 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.96/487.10 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.96x = 487.10 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.96x = 78,018.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,018.01/324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.08

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