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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.34, 486.54 and 170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.34, 486.54 and 170.26 is: 255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.34 : 486.54 = 170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.34/486.54 = 170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.34x = 486.54 × 170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.34x = 82,838.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,838.30/324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.41

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