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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.70, 485.16 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.70, 485.16 and 161.02 is: 241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.70 : 485.16 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.70/485.16 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.70x = 485.16 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.70x = 78,120.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,120.46/323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.34

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