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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.38, 484.62 and 169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.38, 484.62 and 169.30 is: 253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.38 : 484.62 = 169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.38/484.62 = 169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.38x = 484.62 × 169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.38x = 82,046.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,046.17/323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.71

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