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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.85, 490.14 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.85, 490.14 and 172.68 is: 258.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.85 : 490.14 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.85/490.14 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.85x = 490.14 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.85x = 84,637.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,637.38/326.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.95

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