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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.09, 492.04 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.09, 492.04 and 173.94 is: 260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.09 : 492.04 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.09/492.04 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.09x = 492.04 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.09x = 85,585.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,585.44/328.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.86

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