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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.63, 487.14 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.63, 487.14 and 170.64 is: 256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.63 : 487.14 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.63/487.14 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.63x = 487.14 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.63x = 83,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,125.57/324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.06

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