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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.90, 493.63 and 174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.90, 493.63 and 174.94 is: 262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.90 : 493.63 = 174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.90/493.63 = 174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.90x = 493.63 × 174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.90x = 86,353.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,353.16/328.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.56

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