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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.81, 487.83 and 171.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.81, 487.83 and 171.41 is: 256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.81 : 487.83 = 171.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.81/487.83 = 171.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.81x = 487.83 × 171.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.81x = 83,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,618.94/325.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.65

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