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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.38, 488.09 and 160.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.38, 488.09 and 160.93 is: 241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.38 : 488.09 = 160.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.38/488.09 = 160.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.38x = 488.09 × 160.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.38x = 78,548.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,548.32/325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.40

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