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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.27, 489 and 161.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.27, 489 and 161.57 is: 242.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.27 : 489 = 161.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.27/489 = 161.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.27x = 489 × 161.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.27x = 79,005.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,005.29/326.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.15

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