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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.13, 487.35 and 170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.13, 487.35 and 170.87 is: 256.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.13 : 487.35 = 170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.13/487.35 = 170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.13x = 487.35 × 170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.13x = 83,271.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,271.06/325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.12

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