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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.70, 490.26 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.70, 490.26 and 172.56 is: 258.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.70 : 490.26 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.70/490.26 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.70x = 490.26 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.70x = 84,599.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,599.27/326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.95

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