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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.30, 489.52 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.30, 489.52 and 172.32 is: 258.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.30 : 489.52 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.30/489.52 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.30x = 489.52 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.30x = 84,354.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,354.09/326.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.52

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