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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.13, 493.39 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.13, 493.39 and 175.20 is: 262.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.13 : 493.39 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.13/493.39 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.13x = 493.39 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.13x = 86,440.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,440.30/329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.63

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