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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.34, 488.91 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.34, 488.91 and 161.58 is: 242.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.34 : 488.91 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.34/488.91 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.34x = 488.91 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.34x = 78,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,998.08/326.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.07

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