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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.49, 492.39 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.49, 492.39 and 174.38 is: 261.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.49 : 492.39 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.49/492.39 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.49x = 492.39 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.49x = 85,862.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,862.97/328.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.39

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