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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.24, 485.27 and 169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.24, 485.27 and 169.27 is: 254.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.24 : 485.27 = 169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.24/485.27 = 169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.24x = 485.27 × 169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.24x = 82,141.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,141.65/323.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.12

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