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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.28, 488.18 and 171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.28, 488.18 and 171.25 is: 257.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.28 : 488.18 = 171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.28/488.18 = 171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.28x = 488.18 × 171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.28x = 83,600.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,600.83/325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.01

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