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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.26, 491.40 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.26, 491.40 and 173.82 is: 260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.26 : 491.40 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.26/491.40 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.26x = 491.40 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.26x = 85,415.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,415.15/328.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.21

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