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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.85, 495.68 and 175.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.85, 495.68 and 175.89 is: 264.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.85 : 495.68 = 175.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.85/495.68 = 175.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.85x = 495.68 × 175.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.85x = 87,184.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,184.94/329.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.31

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