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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.88, 486.93 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.88, 486.93 and 170.72 is: 255.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.88 : 486.93 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.88/486.93 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.88x = 486.93 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.88x = 83,128.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,128.69/324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.88

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