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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.04, 493.50 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.04, 493.50 and 174.78 is: 262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.04 : 493.50 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.04/493.50 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.04x = 493.50 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.04x = 86,253.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,253.93/329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.14

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