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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.51, 484.32 and 169.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.51, 484.32 and 169.07 is: 253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.51 : 484.32 = 169.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.51/484.32 = 169.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.51x = 484.32 × 169.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.51x = 81,883.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,883.98/323.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.11

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