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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.54, 486.57 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.54, 486.57 and 170.28 is: 255.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.54 : 486.57 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.54/486.57 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.54x = 486.57 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.54x = 82,853.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,853.14/324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.29

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