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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.32, 489.77 and 172.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.32, 489.77 and 172.35 is: 258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.32 : 489.77 = 172.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.32/489.77 = 172.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.32x = 489.77 × 172.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.32x = 84,412.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,412.29/326.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.68

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