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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.57, 487.44 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.57, 487.44 and 171.16 is: 256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.57 : 487.44 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.57/487.44 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.57x = 487.44 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.57x = 83,430.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,430.23/325.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.26

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