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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.86, 492.93 and 174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.86, 492.93 and 174.63 is: 261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.86 : 492.93 = 174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.86/492.93 = 174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.86x = 492.93 × 174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.86x = 86,080.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,080.37/328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.75

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