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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 485.53 and 170.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 485.53 and 170.03 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 485.53 = 170.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/485.53 = 170.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 485.53 × 170.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 82,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,555.45/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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