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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 493.70 and 174.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 493.70 and 174.93 is: 262.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 493.70 = 174.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/493.70 = 174.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 493.70 × 174.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 86,362.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,362.94/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.44

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