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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.28, 486.68 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.28, 486.68 and 170.25 is: 255.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.28 : 486.68 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.28/486.68 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.28x = 486.68 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.28x = 82,857.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,857.27/324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.51

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