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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.93, 492.85 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.93, 492.85 and 174.69 is: 261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.93 : 492.85 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.93/492.85 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.93x = 492.85 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.93x = 86,096.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,096.18/328.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.75

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