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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.67, 497.55 and 160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.67, 497.55 and 160.67 is: 241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.67 : 497.55 = 160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.67/497.55 = 160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.67x = 497.55 × 160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.67x = 79,941.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,941.36/331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.03

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