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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.64, 485.46 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.64, 485.46 and 161.16 is: 241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.64 : 485.46 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.64/485.46 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.64x = 485.46 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.64x = 78,236.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,236.73/323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.74

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