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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.41, 486.54 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.41, 486.54 and 170.51 is: 255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.41 : 486.54 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.41/486.54 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.41x = 486.54 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.41x = 82,957.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,957.50/324.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.72

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