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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.49, 493.02 and 174.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.49, 493.02 and 174.53 is: 261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.49 : 493.02 = 174.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.49/493.02 = 174.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.49x = 493.02 × 174.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.49x = 86,045.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,045.11/328.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.94

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