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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.09, 486.29 and 170.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.09, 486.29 and 170.09 is: 255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.09 : 486.29 = 170.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.09/486.29 = 170.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.09x = 486.29 × 170.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.09x = 82,713.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,713.07/324.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.22

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