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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.47, 492.95 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.47, 492.95 and 172.14 is: 258.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.47 : 492.95 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.47/492.95 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.47x = 492.95 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.47x = 84,856.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,856.41/328.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.34

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