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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.09, 491.77 and 174.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.09, 491.77 and 174.19 is: 261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.09 : 491.77 = 174.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.09/491.77 = 174.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.09x = 491.77 × 174.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.09x = 85,661.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,661.42/328.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.09

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