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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.62, 497.43 and 160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.62, 497.43 and 160.58 is: 240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.62 : 497.43 = 160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.62/497.43 = 160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.62x = 497.43 × 160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.62x = 79,877.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,877.31/331.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.87

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