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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.94, 487.24 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.94, 487.24 and 170.49 is: 255.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.94 : 487.24 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.94/487.24 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.94x = 487.24 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.94x = 83,066.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,066.26/324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.64

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