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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.03, 485.79 and 161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.03, 485.79 and 161.82 is: 242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.03 : 485.79 = 161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.03/485.79 = 161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.03x = 485.79 × 161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.03x = 78,610.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,610.54/324.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.60

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