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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.93, 493.24 and 174.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.93, 493.24 and 174.82 is: 262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.93 : 493.24 = 174.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.93/493.24 = 174.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.93x = 493.24 × 174.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.93x = 86,228.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,228.22/328.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.15

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