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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.25, 486.57 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.25, 486.57 and 170.14 is: 255.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.25 : 486.57 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.25/486.57 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.25x = 486.57 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.25x = 82,785.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,785.02/324.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.31

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