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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.64, 488.46 and 171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.64, 488.46 and 171.35 is: 257.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.64 : 488.46 = 171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.64/488.46 = 171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.64x = 488.46 × 171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.64x = 83,695.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,695.18/325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.02

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