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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.57, 489.98 and 172.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.57, 489.98 and 172.45 is: 258.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.57 : 489.98 = 172.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.57/489.98 = 172.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.57x = 489.98 × 172.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.57x = 84,499.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,499.47/326.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.75

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