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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.38, 486.65 and 170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.38, 486.65 and 170.26 is: 255.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.38 : 486.65 = 170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.38/486.65 = 170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.38x = 486.65 × 170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.38x = 82,857.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,857.03/324.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.44

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