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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.09, 493.45 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.09, 493.45 and 175.07 is: 262.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.09 : 493.45 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.09/493.45 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.09x = 493.45 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.09x = 86,389.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,389.09/329.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.51

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