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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.15, 486.31 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.15, 486.31 and 170.04 is: 255.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.15 : 486.31 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.15/486.31 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.15x = 486.31 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.15x = 82,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,691.57/324.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.10

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