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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.18, 493.37 and 175.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.18, 493.37 and 175.15 is: 262.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.18 : 493.37 = 175.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.18/493.37 = 175.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.18x = 493.37 × 175.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.18x = 86,410.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,410.41/329.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.50

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