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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.57, 488.07 and 171.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.57, 488.07 and 171.31 is: 256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.57 : 488.07 = 171.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.57/488.07 = 171.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.57x = 488.07 × 171.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.57x = 83,611.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,611.27/325.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.82

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