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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.98, 487.26 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.98, 487.26 and 170.90 is: 256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.98 : 487.26 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.98/487.26 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.98x = 487.26 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.98x = 83,272.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,272.73/324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.24

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