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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.71, 487.18 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.71, 487.18 and 170.54 is: 255.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.71 : 487.18 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.71/487.18 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.71x = 487.18 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.71x = 83,084.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,084.62/324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.87

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