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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.69, 489.86 and 172.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.69, 489.86 and 172.25 is: 258.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.69 : 489.86 = 172.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.69/489.86 = 172.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.69x = 489.86 × 172.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.69x = 84,378.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,378.39/326.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.28

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