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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.07, 485.65 and 169.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.07, 485.65 and 169.69 is: 254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.07 : 485.65 = 169.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.07/485.65 = 169.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.07x = 485.65 × 169.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.07x = 82,409.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,409.95/324.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.30

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