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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.95, 485.95 and 161.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.95, 485.95 and 161.45 is: 242.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.95 : 485.95 = 161.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.95/485.95 = 161.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.95x = 485.95 × 161.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.95x = 78,456.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,456.63/323.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.19

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