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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.46, 488.28 and 171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.46, 488.28 and 171.35 is: 257.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.46 : 488.28 = 171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.46/488.28 = 171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.46x = 488.28 × 171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.46x = 83,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,663.48/325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.07

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