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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.13, 493.91 and 175.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.13, 493.91 and 175.17 is: 262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.13 : 493.91 = 175.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.13/493.91 = 175.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.13x = 493.91 × 175.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.13x = 86,518.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,518.21/329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.87

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