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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.45, 485.27 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.45, 485.27 and 161.18 is: 241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.45 : 485.27 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.45/485.27 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.45x = 485.27 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.45x = 78,215.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,215.82/323.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.82

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