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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.96, 493.41 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.96, 493.41 and 174.72 is: 262.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.96 : 493.41 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.96/493.41 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.96x = 493.41 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.96x = 86,210.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,210.32/328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.07

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