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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.57, 486.87 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.57, 486.87 and 170.64 is: 255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.57 : 486.87 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.57/486.87 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.57x = 486.87 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.57x = 83,079.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,079.50/324.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.97

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