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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.34, 489.08 and 171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.34, 489.08 and 171.94 is: 257.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.34 : 489.08 = 171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.34/489.08 = 171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.34x = 489.08 × 171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.34x = 84,092.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,092.42/326.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.68

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