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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.81, 489.33 and 172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.81, 489.33 and 172.41 is: 258.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.81 : 489.33 = 172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.81/489.33 = 172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.81x = 489.33 × 172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.81x = 84,365.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,365.39/326.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.15

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