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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.88, 485.60 and 161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.88, 485.60 and 161.36 is: 241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.88 : 485.60 = 161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.88/485.60 = 161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.88x = 485.60 × 161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.88x = 78,356.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,356.42/323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.93

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