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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.77, 485.40 and 161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.77, 485.40 and 161.37 is: 241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.77 : 485.40 = 161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.77/485.40 = 161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.77x = 485.40 × 161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.77x = 78,329.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,329.00/323.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.93

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