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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.64, 485.72 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.64, 485.72 and 161.44 is: 242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.64 : 485.72 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.64/485.72 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.64x = 485.72 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.64x = 78,414.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,414.64/323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.29

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