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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.51, 487.02 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.51, 487.02 and 170.52 is: 255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.51 : 487.02 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.51/487.02 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.51x = 487.02 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.51x = 83,047.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,047.70/324.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.92

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