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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.55, 488.47 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.55, 488.47 and 171.44 is: 257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.55 : 488.47 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.55/488.47 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.55x = 488.47 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.55x = 83,744.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,744.09/325.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.24

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