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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.80, 493.02 and 174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.80, 493.02 and 174.63 is: 261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.80 : 493.02 = 174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.80/493.02 = 174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.80x = 493.02 × 174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.80x = 86,096.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,096.08/328.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.85

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