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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.90, 493.38 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.90, 493.38 and 174.74 is: 262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.90 : 493.38 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.90/493.38 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.90x = 493.38 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.90x = 86,213.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,213.22/328.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.13

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