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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.67, 487.90 and 171.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.67, 487.90 and 171.07 is: 256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.67 : 487.90 = 171.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.67/487.90 = 171.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.67x = 487.90 × 171.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.67x = 83,463.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,463.41/325.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.28

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