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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.64, 487.98 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.64, 487.98 and 161.06 is: 241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.64 : 487.98 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.64/487.98 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.64x = 487.98 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.64x = 78,594.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,594.06/325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.35

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