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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.26, 485.16 and 169.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.26, 485.16 and 169.24 is: 254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.26 : 485.16 = 169.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.26/485.16 = 169.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.26x = 485.16 × 169.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.26x = 82,108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,108.48/323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.00

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