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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 485.80 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 485.80 and 169.80 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 485.80 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/485.80 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 485.80 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 82,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,486.59/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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