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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.66, 493.12 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.66, 493.12 and 174.66 is: 262.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.66 : 493.12 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.66/493.12 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.66x = 493.12 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.66x = 86,126.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,126.71/328.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.06

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