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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.09, 484.79 and 169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.09, 484.79 and 169.09 is: 253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.09 : 484.79 = 169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.09/484.79 = 169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.09x = 484.79 × 169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.09x = 81,971.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,971.08/323.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.71

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