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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.60, 485.28 and 169.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.60, 485.28 and 169.46 is: 254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.60 : 485.28 = 169.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.60/485.28 = 169.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.60x = 485.28 × 169.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.60x = 82,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,235.55/323.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.13

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