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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.37, 488.63 and 171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.37, 488.63 and 171.93 is: 257.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.37 : 488.63 = 171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.37/488.63 = 171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.37x = 488.63 × 171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.37x = 84,009.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,009.30/326.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.41

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