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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.56, 484.55 and 169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.56, 484.55 and 169.61 is: 254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.56 : 484.55 = 169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.56/484.55 = 169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.56x = 484.55 × 169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.56x = 82,184.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,184.89/323.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.00

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