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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.90, 487.32 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.90, 487.32 and 170.76 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.90 : 487.32 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.90/487.32 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.90x = 487.32 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.90x = 83,215.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,215.95/324.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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