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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.20, 492.51 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.20, 492.51 and 174.06 is: 261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.20 : 492.51 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.20/492.51 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.20x = 492.51 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.20x = 85,726.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,726.29/328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.20

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