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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.38, 491.94 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.38, 491.94 and 174.08 is: 260.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.38 : 491.94 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.38/491.94 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.38x = 491.94 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.38x = 85,636.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,636.92/328.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.79

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