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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.56, 491.92 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.56, 491.92 and 174.14 is: 260.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.56 : 491.92 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.56/491.92 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.56x = 491.92 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.56x = 85,661.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,661.72/328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.72

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