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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.74, 485.58 and 161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.74, 485.58 and 161.50 is: 242.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.74 : 485.58 = 161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.74/485.58 = 161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.74x = 485.58 × 161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.74x = 78,421.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,421.17/323.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.24

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