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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.75, 494.77 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.75, 494.77 and 175.64 is: 263.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.75 : 494.77 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.75/494.77 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.75x = 494.77 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.75x = 86,898.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,898.93/329.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.53

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