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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.83, 485.81 and 169.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.83, 485.81 and 169.93 is: 254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.83 : 485.81 = 169.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.83/485.81 = 169.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.83x = 485.81 × 169.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.83x = 82,550.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,550.41/323.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.92

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