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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.15, 493.81 and 174.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.15, 493.81 and 174.98 is: 262.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.15 : 493.81 = 174.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.15/493.81 = 174.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.15x = 493.81 × 174.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.15x = 86,406.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,406.87/329.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.52

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