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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.67, 493.27 and 172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.67, 493.27 and 172.60 is: 259.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.67 : 493.27 = 172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.67/493.27 = 172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.67x = 493.27 × 172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.67x = 85,136.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,136.74/328.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.04

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