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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.53, 485.49 and 161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.53, 485.49 and 161.22 is: 241.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.53 : 485.49 = 161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.53/485.49 = 161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.53x = 485.49 × 161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.53x = 78,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,273.12/323.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.94

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