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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.31, 485.67 and 170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.31, 485.67 and 170.36 is: 255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.31 : 485.67 = 170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.31/485.67 = 170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.31x = 485.67 × 170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.31x = 82,739.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,739.96/324.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.13

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