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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.57, 486.91 and 170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.57, 486.91 and 170.45 is: 255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.57 : 486.91 = 170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.57/486.91 = 170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.57x = 486.91 × 170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.57x = 82,993.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,993.81/324.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.70

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