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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.46, 484.97 and 169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.46, 484.97 and 169.25 is: 253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.46 : 484.97 = 169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.46/484.97 = 169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.46x = 484.97 × 169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.46x = 82,077.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,077.90/323.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.75

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