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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.15, 492.31 and 173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.15, 492.31 and 173.98 is: 261.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.15 : 492.31 = 173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.15/492.31 = 173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.15x = 492.31 × 173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.15x = 85,652.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,652.93/328.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.02

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