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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.51, 488.82 and 172.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.51, 488.82 and 172.07 is: 257.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.51 : 488.82 = 172.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.51/488.82 = 172.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.51x = 488.82 × 172.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.51x = 84,111.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,111.26/326.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.61

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