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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.49, 485.24 and 161.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.49, 485.24 and 161.17 is: 241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.49 : 485.24 = 161.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.49/485.24 = 161.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.49x = 485.24 × 161.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.49x = 78,206.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,206.13/323.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.76

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