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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.58, 493.34 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.58, 493.34 and 175.32 is: 262.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.58 : 493.34 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.58/493.34 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.58x = 493.34 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.58x = 86,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,491.49/329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.43

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