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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.76, 489.79 and 172.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.76, 489.79 and 172.59 is: 258.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.76 : 489.79 = 172.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.76/489.79 = 172.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.76x = 489.79 × 172.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.76x = 84,532.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,532.86/326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.70

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