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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.51, 485.82 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.51, 485.82 and 170.07 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.51 : 485.82 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.51/485.82 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.51x = 485.82 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.51x = 82,623.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,623.41/324.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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