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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.26, 488.67 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.26, 488.67 and 171.96 is: 257.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.26 : 488.67 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.26/488.67 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.26x = 488.67 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.26x = 84,029.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,029.22/326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.55

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