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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.22, 486.36 and 161.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.22, 486.36 and 161.80 is: 242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.22 : 486.36 = 161.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.22/486.36 = 161.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.22x = 486.36 × 161.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.22x = 78,693.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,693.05/324.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.71

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