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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.59, 485.96 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.59, 485.96 and 170.16 is: 254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.59 : 485.96 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.59/485.96 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.59x = 485.96 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.59x = 82,690.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,690.10/324.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.76

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