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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.97, 487.53 and 160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.97, 487.53 and 160.45 is: 240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.97 : 487.53 = 160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.97/487.53 = 160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.97x = 487.53 × 160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.97x = 78,222.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,222.97/324.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.71

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