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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 487.71 and 170.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 487.71 and 170.97 is: 256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 487.71 = 170.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/487.71 = 170.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 487.71 × 170.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 83,383.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,383.78/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.50

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