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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.95, 487.22 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.95, 487.22 and 170.78 is: 256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.95 : 487.22 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.95/487.22 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.95x = 487.22 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.95x = 83,204.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,204.14/324.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.06

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