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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.05, 493.15 and 174.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.05, 493.15 and 174.65 is: 261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.05 : 493.15 = 174.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.05/493.15 = 174.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.05x = 493.15 × 174.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.05x = 86,127.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,127.77/329.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.75

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