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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.62, 487.13 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.62, 487.13 and 170.63 is: 256.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.62 : 487.13 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.62/487.13 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.62x = 487.13 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.62x = 83,118.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,118.99/324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.05

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