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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.48, 484.46 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.48, 484.46 and 169.04 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.48 : 484.46 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.48/484.46 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.48x = 484.46 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.48x = 81,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,893.12/323.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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