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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.72, 493.22 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.72, 493.22 and 174.60 is: 261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.72 : 493.22 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.72/493.22 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.72x = 493.22 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.72x = 86,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,117.84/328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.98

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