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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.57, 485 and 169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.57, 485 and 169.34 is: 253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.57 : 485 = 169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.57/485 = 169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.57x = 485 × 169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.57x = 82,129.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,129.90/323.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.82

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