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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.68, 486.96 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.68, 486.96 and 170.12 is: 255.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.68 : 486.96 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.68/486.96 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.68x = 486.96 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.68x = 82,841.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,841.64/324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.15

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