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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.66, 487.19 and 170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.66, 487.19 and 170.70 is: 256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.66 : 487.19 = 170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.66/487.19 = 170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.66x = 487.19 × 170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.66x = 83,160.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,160.04/324.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.15

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