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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.97, 486.15 and 161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.97, 486.15 and 161.66 is: 242.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.97 : 486.15 = 161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.97/486.15 = 161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.97x = 486.15 × 161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.97x = 78,591.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,591.01/323.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.59

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