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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.52, 485.40 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.52, 485.40 and 169.56 is: 254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.52 : 485.40 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.52/485.40 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.52x = 485.40 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.52x = 82,304.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,304.42/323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.40

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