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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.28, 485.18 and 169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.28, 485.18 and 169.25 is: 254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.28 : 485.18 = 169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.28/485.18 = 169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.28x = 485.18 × 169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.28x = 82,116.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,116.72/323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.01

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