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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.46, 486.48 and 170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.46, 486.48 and 170.42 is: 255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.46 : 486.48 = 170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.46/486.48 = 170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.46x = 486.48 × 170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.46x = 82,905.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,905.92/324.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.52

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