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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.53, 488.21 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.53, 488.21 and 160.83 is: 241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.53 : 488.21 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.53/488.21 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.53x = 488.21 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.53x = 78,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,518.81/325.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.20

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