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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.27, 486.07 and 161.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.27, 486.07 and 161.87 is: 242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.27 : 486.07 = 161.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.27/486.07 = 161.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.27x = 486.07 × 161.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.27x = 78,677.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,677.32/324.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.63

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