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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331, 496.62 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331, 496.62 and 160.12 is: 240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331 : 496.62 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331/496.62 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331x = 496.62 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331x = 79,518.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,518.79/331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.24

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