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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.79, 490.47 and 172.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.79, 490.47 and 172.83 is: 259.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.79 : 490.47 = 172.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.79/490.47 = 172.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.79x = 490.47 × 172.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.79x = 84,767.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,767.07/326.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.39

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