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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331, 496.68 and 160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331, 496.68 and 160 is: 240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331 : 496.68 = 160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331/496.68 = 160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331x = 496.68 × 160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331x = 79,468.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,468.80/331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.09

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