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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.46, 493.76 and 175.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.46, 493.76 and 175.45 is: 262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.46 : 493.76 = 175.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.46/493.76 = 175.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.46x = 493.76 × 175.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.46x = 86,630.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,630.19/329.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.95

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