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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 485.76 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 485.76 and 169.92 is: 254.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 485.76 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/485.76 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 485.76 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 82,540.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,540.34/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.75

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