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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.12, 493.99 and 175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.12, 493.99 and 175.18 is: 262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.12 : 493.99 = 175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.12/493.99 = 175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.12x = 493.99 × 175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.12x = 86,536.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,536.56/329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.93

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