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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.82, 493.53 and 174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.82, 493.53 and 174.87 is: 262.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.82 : 493.53 = 174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.82/493.53 = 174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.82x = 493.53 × 174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.82x = 86,305.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,305.38/328.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.47

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