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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.71, 487.98 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.71, 487.98 and 171.27 is: 256.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.71 : 487.98 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.71/487.98 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.71x = 487.98 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.71x = 83,574.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,574.32/325.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.60

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