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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.31, 574.97 and 160.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.31, 574.97 and 160.97 is: 241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.31 : 574.97 = 160.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.31/574.97 = 160.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.31x = 574.97 × 160.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.31x = 92,549.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,549.24/383.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.45

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