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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.42, 489.01 and 161.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.42, 489.01 and 161.69 is: 242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.42 : 489.01 = 161.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.42/489.01 = 161.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.42x = 489.01 × 161.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.42x = 79,067.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,067.22/326.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.23

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