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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.68, 485.55 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.68, 485.55 and 161.32 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.68 : 485.55 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.68/485.55 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.68x = 485.55 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.68x = 78,328.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,328.93/323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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