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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.50, 488.38 and 171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.50, 488.38 and 171.42 is: 257.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.50 : 488.38 = 171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.50/488.38 = 171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.50x = 488.38 × 171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.50x = 83,718.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,718.10/325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.20

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