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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.66, 487.08 and 170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.66, 487.08 and 170.58 is: 255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.66 : 487.08 = 170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.66/487.08 = 170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.66x = 487.08 × 170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.66x = 83,086.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,086.11/324.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.92

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