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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.90, 488.88 and 171.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.90, 488.88 and 171.73 is: 257.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.90 : 488.88 = 171.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.90/488.88 = 171.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.90x = 488.88 × 171.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.90x = 83,955.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,955.36/325.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.61

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