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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.07, 487.61 and 171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.07, 487.61 and 171.30 is: 256.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.07 : 487.61 = 171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.07/487.61 = 171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.07x = 487.61 × 171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.07x = 83,526.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,526.74/325.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.95

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