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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.33, 487.90 and 171.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.33, 487.90 and 171.17 is: 256.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.33 : 487.90 = 171.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.33/487.90 = 171.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.33x = 487.90 × 171.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.33x = 83,515.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,515.71/325.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.71

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