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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.43, 485.23 and 169.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.43, 485.23 and 169.35 is: 254.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.43 : 485.23 = 169.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.43/485.23 = 169.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.43x = 485.23 × 169.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.43x = 82,173.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,173.28/323.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.07

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