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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.91, 487.29 and 171.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.91, 487.29 and 171.01 is: 256.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.91 : 487.29 = 171.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.91/487.29 = 171.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.91x = 487.29 × 171.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.91x = 83,329.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,329.03/324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.47

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