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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.37, 487.01 and 171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.37, 487.01 and 171.08 is: 256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.37 : 487.01 = 171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.37/487.01 = 171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.37x = 487.01 × 171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.37x = 83,314.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,314.38/325.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.06

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