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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.27, 485.31 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.27, 485.31 and 169.31 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.27 : 485.31 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.27/485.31 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.27x = 485.31 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.27x = 82,165.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,165.41/323.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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