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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.24, 486.46 and 170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.24, 486.46 and 170.30 is: 255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.24 : 486.46 = 170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.24/486.46 = 170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.24x = 486.46 × 170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.24x = 82,844.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,844.14/324.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.50

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