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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 487.69 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 487.69 and 170.92 is: 256.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 487.69 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/487.69 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 487.69 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 83,356.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,356.16/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.42

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