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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.64, 487.50 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.64, 487.50 and 171.20 is: 256.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.64 : 487.50 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.64/487.50 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.64x = 487.50 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.64x = 83,460
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,460/325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.30

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