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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.57, 492.68 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.57, 492.68 and 174.11 is: 261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.57 : 492.68 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.57/492.68 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.57x = 492.68 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.57x = 85,780.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,780.51/328.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.07

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