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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.79, 485.36 and 169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.79, 485.36 and 169.89 is: 254.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.79 : 485.36 = 169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.79/485.36 = 169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.79x = 485.36 × 169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.79x = 82,457.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,457.81/323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.66

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