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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.68, 486.23 and 170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.68, 486.23 and 170.74 is: 255.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.68 : 486.23 = 170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.68/486.23 = 170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.68x = 486.23 × 170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.68x = 83,018.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,018.12/324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.69

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