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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.95, 488.61 and 161.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.95, 488.61 and 161.31 is: 241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.95 : 488.61 = 161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.95/488.61 = 161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.95x = 488.61 × 161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.95x = 78,817.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,817.68/325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.81

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