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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.40, 484.86 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.40, 484.86 and 161.04 is: 241.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.40 : 484.86 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.40/484.86 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.40x = 484.86 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.40x = 78,081.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,081.85/323.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.44

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