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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.38, 487.91 and 171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.38, 487.91 and 171.39 is: 257.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.38 : 487.91 = 171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.38/487.91 = 171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.38x = 487.91 × 171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.38x = 83,622.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,622.04/325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.00

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