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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.60, 488.10 and 171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.60, 488.10 and 171.43 is: 256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.60 : 488.10 = 171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.60/488.10 = 171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.60x = 488.10 × 171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.60x = 83,674.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,674.98/325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.99

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