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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.13, 489.44 and 172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.13, 489.44 and 172.02 is: 258.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.13 : 489.44 = 172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.13/489.44 = 172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.13x = 489.44 × 172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.13x = 84,193.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,193.47/326.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.16

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