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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.26, 491.33 and 173.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.26, 491.33 and 173.97 is: 260.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.26 : 491.33 = 173.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.26/491.33 = 173.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.26x = 491.33 × 173.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.26x = 85,475.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,475.81/328.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.39

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