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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.13, 493.29 and 175.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.13, 493.29 and 175.05 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.13 : 493.29 = 175.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.13/493.29 = 175.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.13x = 493.29 × 175.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.13x = 86,350.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,350.41/329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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