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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.63, 485.43 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.63, 485.43 and 161.16 is: 241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.63 : 485.43 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.63/485.43 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.63x = 485.43 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.63x = 78,229.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,229.47/323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.73

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