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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.94, 486.96 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.94, 486.96 and 170.56 is: 255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.94 : 486.96 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.94/486.96 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.94x = 486.96 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.94x = 83,055.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,055.90/324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.60

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