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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.69, 486.86 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.69, 486.86 and 170.25 is: 255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.69 : 486.86 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.69/486.86 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.69x = 486.86 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.69x = 82,887.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,887.92/324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.28

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