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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.23, 485.86 and 161.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.23, 485.86 and 161.69 is: 242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.23 : 485.86 = 161.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.23/485.86 = 161.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.23x = 485.86 × 161.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.23x = 78,556.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,556.27/324.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.29

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