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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.94, 485.50 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.94, 485.50 and 169.84 is: 254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.94 : 485.50 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.94/485.50 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.94x = 485.50 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.94x = 82,457.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,457.32/323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.55

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