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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.81, 485.72 and 161.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.81, 485.72 and 161.00 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.81 : 485.72 = 161.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.81/485.72 = 161.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.81x = 485.72 × 161.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.81x = 78,200.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,200.11/323.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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