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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.26, 486.95 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.26, 486.95 and 170.82 is: 255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.26 : 486.95 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.26/486.95 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.26x = 486.95 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.26x = 83,179.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,179.94/325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.73

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