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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.66, 488.58 and 171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.66, 488.58 and 171.58 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.66 : 488.58 = 171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.66/488.58 = 171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.66x = 488.58 × 171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.66x = 83,830.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,830.56/325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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