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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.98, 487.62 and 160.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.98, 487.62 and 160.55 is: 240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.98 : 487.62 = 160.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.98/487.62 = 160.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.98x = 487.62 × 160.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.98x = 78,287.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,287.39/324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.90

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