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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.35, 485.81 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.35, 485.81 and 161.74 is: 242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.35 : 485.81 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.35/485.81 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.35x = 485.81 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.35x = 78,574.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,574.91/324.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.25

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