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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.66, 485.24 and 169.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.66, 485.24 and 169.51 is: 254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.66 : 485.24 = 169.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.66/485.24 = 169.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.66x = 485.24 × 169.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.66x = 82,253.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,253.03/323.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.13

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