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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.97, 485.85 and 161.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.97, 485.85 and 161.61 is: 242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.97 : 485.85 = 161.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.97/485.85 = 161.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.97x = 485.85 × 161.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.97x = 78,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,518.22/323.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.36

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