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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.56, 486.05 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.56, 486.05 and 170.61 is: 255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.56 : 486.05 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.56/486.05 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.56x = 486.05 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.56x = 82,925.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,925.35/324.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.50

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