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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.27, 487.33 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.27, 487.33 and 170.83 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.27 : 487.33 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.27/487.33 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.27x = 487.33 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.27x = 83,248.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,248.94/325.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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