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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.52, 485.04 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.52, 485.04 and 161.12 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.52 : 485.04 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.52/485.04 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.52x = 485.04 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.52x = 78,149.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,149.64/323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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