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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 488.43 and 171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 488.43 and 171.59 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 488.43 = 171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/488.43 = 171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 488.43 × 171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 83,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,807.26/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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