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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.54, 488.30 and 161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.54, 488.30 and 161.14 is: 241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.54 : 488.30 = 161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.54/488.30 = 161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.54x = 488.30 × 161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.54x = 78,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,682.62/325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.70

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