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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.63, 490.19 and 172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.63, 490.19 and 172.53 is: 258.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.63 : 490.19 = 172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.63/490.19 = 172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.63x = 490.19 × 172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.63x = 84,571.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,571.62/326.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.93

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