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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.53, 484.65 and 161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.53, 484.65 and 161.33 is: 241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.53 : 484.65 = 161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.53/484.65 = 161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.53x = 484.65 × 161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.53x = 78,186.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,186.16/323.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.67

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