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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.47, 488.55 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.47, 488.55 and 171.45 is: 257.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.47 : 488.55 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.47/488.55 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.47x = 488.55 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.47x = 83,761.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,761.90/325.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.36

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