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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.12, 492.30 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.12, 492.30 and 174.06 is: 261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.12 : 492.30 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.12/492.30 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.12x = 492.30 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.12x = 85,689.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,689.74/328.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.15

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