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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.68, 487.64 and 171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.68, 487.64 and 171.29 is: 256.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.68 : 487.64 = 171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.68/487.64 = 171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.68x = 487.64 × 171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.68x = 83,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,524.56/325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.46

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