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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.68, 492.74 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.68, 492.74 and 174.52 is: 261.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.68 : 492.74 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.68/492.74 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.68x = 492.74 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.68x = 85,992.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,992.98/328.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.63

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