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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.89, 492.89 and 174.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.89, 492.89 and 174.59 is: 261.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.89 : 492.89 = 174.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.89/492.89 = 174.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.89x = 492.89 × 174.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.89x = 86,050.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,050.33/328.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.64

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