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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.12, 485.70 and 169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.12, 485.70 and 169.86 is: 254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.12 : 485.70 = 169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.12/485.70 = 169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.12x = 485.70 × 169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.12x = 82,501.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,501.00/324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.54

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