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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.41, 486.92 and 170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.41, 486.92 and 170.45 is: 255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.41 : 486.92 = 170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.41/486.92 = 170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.41x = 486.92 × 170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.41x = 82,995.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,995.51/324.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.84

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