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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.31, 487.90 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.31, 487.90 and 170.75 is: 256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.31 : 487.90 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.31/487.90 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.31x = 487.90 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.31x = 83,306.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,306.06/325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.09

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