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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.99, 487.94 and 171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.99, 487.94 and 171.70 is: 257.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.99 : 487.94 = 171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.99/487.94 = 171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.99x = 487.94 × 171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.99x = 83,779.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,779.30/325.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.00

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