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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.45, 485.24 and 161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.45, 485.24 and 161.11 is: 241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.45 : 485.24 = 161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.45/485.24 = 161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.45x = 485.24 × 161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.45x = 78,177.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,177.02/323.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.70

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