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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.58, 485.25 and 169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.58, 485.25 and 169.58 is: 254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.58 : 485.25 = 169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.58/485.25 = 169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.58x = 485.25 × 169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.58x = 82,288.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,288.70/323.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.31

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