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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.05, 487.05 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.05, 487.05 and 170.78 is: 255.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.05 : 487.05 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.05/487.05 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.05x = 487.05 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.05x = 83,175.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,175.32/325.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.89

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