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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.82, 488.46 and 171.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.82, 488.46 and 171.65 is: 257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.82 : 488.46 = 171.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.82/488.46 = 171.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.82x = 488.46 × 171.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.82x = 83,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,844.16/325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.33

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