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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.87, 495.02 and 175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.87, 495.02 and 175.91 is: 263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.87 : 495.02 = 175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.87/495.02 = 175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.87x = 495.02 × 175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.87x = 87,075.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,075.94/329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.97

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