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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.25, 485.07 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.25, 485.07 and 169.14 is: 253.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.25 : 485.07 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.25/485.07 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.25x = 485.07 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.25x = 82,044.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,044.74/323.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.81

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