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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.17, 493.41 and 174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.17, 493.41 and 174.94 is: 262.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.17 : 493.41 = 174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.17/493.41 = 174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.17x = 493.41 × 174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.17x = 86,318.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,318.33/329.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.23

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