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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.61, 485.07 and 161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.61, 485.07 and 161.38 is: 241.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.61 : 485.07 = 161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.61/485.07 = 161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.61x = 485.07 × 161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.61x = 78,280.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,280.60/323.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.90

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