Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.18, 493.38 and 172.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 329.18, 493.38 and 172.76 is: 258.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329.18 : 493.38 = 172.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329.18/493.38 = 172.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329.18x = 493.38 × 172.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329.18x = 85,233.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,233.86/329.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258.93
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