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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.53, 485.08 and 169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.53, 485.08 and 169.27 is: 253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.53 : 485.08 = 169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.53/485.08 = 169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.53x = 485.08 × 169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.53x = 82,109.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,109.49/323.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.79

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