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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.39, 489.58 and 172.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.39, 489.58 and 172.10 is: 258.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.39 : 489.58 = 172.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.39/489.58 = 172.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.39x = 489.58 × 172.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.39x = 84,257.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,257.51/326.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.15

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