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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.09, 488.94 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.09, 488.94 and 171.92 is: 257.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.09 : 488.94 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.09/488.94 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.09x = 488.94 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.09x = 84,059.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,059.14/326.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.78

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