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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.72, 488.70 and 161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.72, 488.70 and 161.26 is: 241.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.72 : 488.70 = 161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.72/488.70 = 161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.72x = 488.70 × 161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.72x = 78,806.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,806.54/325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.94

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