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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.90, 487.38 and 170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.90, 487.38 and 170.73 is: 256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.90 : 487.38 = 170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.90/487.38 = 170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.90x = 487.38 × 170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.90x = 83,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,210.39/324.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.11

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