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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.47, 486.60 and 170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.47, 486.60 and 170.33 is: 255.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.47 : 486.60 = 170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.47/486.60 = 170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.47x = 486.60 × 170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.47x = 82,880.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,880.15/324.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.44

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