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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.29, 487.29 and 170.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.29, 487.29 and 170.99 is: 256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.29 : 487.29 = 170.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.29/487.29 = 170.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.29x = 487.29 × 170.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.29x = 83,319.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,319.28/325.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.14

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