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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.40, 493.92 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.40, 493.92 and 175.50 is: 263.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.40 : 493.92 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.40/493.92 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.40x = 493.92 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.40x = 86,682.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,682.96/329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.15

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