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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.05, 492.04 and 173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.05, 492.04 and 173.95 is: 260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.05 : 492.04 = 173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.05/492.04 = 173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.05x = 492.04 × 173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.05x = 85,589.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,589.35/328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.90

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