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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.71, 488.64 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.71, 488.64 and 161.19 is: 241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.71 : 488.64 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.71/488.64 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.71x = 488.64 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.71x = 78,763.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,763.88/325.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.82

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