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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.16, 493.83 and 175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.16, 493.83 and 175.06 is: 262.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.16 : 493.83 = 175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.16/493.83 = 175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.16x = 493.83 × 175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.16x = 86,449.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,449.88/329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.64

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