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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.66, 485.30 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.66, 485.30 and 161.58 is: 242.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.66 : 485.30 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.66/485.30 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.66x = 485.30 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.66x = 78,414.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,414.77/323.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.28

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