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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.32, 486.16 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.32, 486.16 and 170.24 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.32 : 486.16 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.32/486.16 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.32x = 486.16 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.32x = 82,763.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,763.88/324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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