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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.14, 488.73 and 161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.14, 488.73 and 161.56 is: 242.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.14 : 488.73 = 161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.14/488.73 = 161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.14x = 488.73 × 161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.14x = 78,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,959.22/326.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.10

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