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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.80, 487.99 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.80, 487.99 and 161.02 is: 241.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.80 : 487.99 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.80/487.99 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.80x = 487.99 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.80x = 78,576.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,576.15/325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.18

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