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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.63, 494.58 and 175.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.63, 494.58 and 175.51 is: 263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.63 : 494.58 = 175.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.63/494.58 = 175.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.63x = 494.58 × 175.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.63x = 86,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,802.50/329.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.34

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