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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.62, 485.63 and 169.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.62, 485.63 and 169.63 is: 254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.62 : 485.63 = 169.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.62/485.63 = 169.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.62x = 485.63 × 169.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.62x = 82,377.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,377.42/323.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.55

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