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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.05, 492.28 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.05, 492.28 and 174.35 is: 261.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.05 : 492.28 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.05/492.28 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.05x = 492.28 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.05x = 85,829.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,829.81/328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.64

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