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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.66, 494.58 and 175.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.66, 494.58 and 175.58 is: 263.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.66 : 494.58 = 175.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.66/494.58 = 175.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.66x = 494.58 × 175.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.66x = 86,838.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,838.36/329.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.42

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