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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.51, 487.32 and 171.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.51, 487.32 and 171.07 is: 256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.51 : 487.32 = 171.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.51/487.32 = 171.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.51x = 487.32 × 171.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.51x = 83,365.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,365.83/325.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.11

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