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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.18, 488.07 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.18, 488.07 and 171.22 is: 256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.18 : 488.07 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.18/488.07 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.18x = 488.07 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.18x = 83,564.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,564.91/325.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.98

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