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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.54, 489.66 and 172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.54, 489.66 and 172.54 is: 258.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.54 : 489.66 = 172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.54/489.66 = 172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.54x = 489.66 × 172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.54x = 84,485.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,485.90/326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.73

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