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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.31, 488.67 and 172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.31, 488.67 and 172.36 is: 258.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.31 : 488.67 = 172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.31/488.67 = 172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.31x = 488.67 × 172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.31x = 84,227.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,227.16/326.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.12

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