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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.34, 488.75 and 171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.34, 488.75 and 171.95 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.34 : 488.75 = 171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.34/488.75 = 171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.34x = 488.75 × 171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.34x = 84,037.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,037.26/326.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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