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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.95, 492.75 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.95, 492.75 and 174.66 is: 261.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.95 : 492.75 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.95/492.75 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.95x = 492.75 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.95x = 86,063.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,063.72/328.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.63

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