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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.38, 488.13 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.38, 488.13 and 171.28 is: 256.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.38 : 488.13 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.38/488.13 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.38x = 488.13 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.38x = 83,606.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,606.91/325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.95

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