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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.73, 485.66 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.73, 485.66 and 169.76 is: 254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.73 : 485.66 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.73/485.66 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.73x = 485.66 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.73x = 82,447.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,447.28/323.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.68

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