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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.99, 487.65 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.99, 487.65 and 171 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.99 : 487.65 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.99/487.65 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.99x = 487.65 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.99x = 83,388.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,388.15/324.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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