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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.88, 485.43 and 169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.88, 485.43 and 169.72 is: 254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.88 : 485.43 = 169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.88/485.43 = 169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.88x = 485.43 × 169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.88x = 82,387.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,387.18/323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.38

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