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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.89, 490.15 and 172.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.89, 490.15 and 172.43 is: 258.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.89 : 490.15 = 172.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.89/490.15 = 172.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.89x = 490.15 × 172.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.89x = 84,516.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,516.17/326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.55

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