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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.92, 485.62 and 161.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.92, 485.62 and 161.49 is: 242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.92 : 485.62 = 161.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.92/485.62 = 161.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.92x = 485.62 × 161.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.92x = 78,422.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,422.77/323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.11

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