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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.04, 485.58 and 161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.04, 485.58 and 161.50 is: 242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.04 : 485.58 = 161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.04/485.58 = 161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.04x = 485.58 × 161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.04x = 78,418.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,418.74/324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.01

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