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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.30, 485.07 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.30, 485.07 and 161 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.30 : 485.07 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.30/485.07 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.30x = 485.07 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.30x = 78,096.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,096.27/323.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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