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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.87, 494.95 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.87, 494.95 and 175.76 is: 263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.87 : 494.95 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.87/494.95 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.87x = 494.95 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.87x = 86,992.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,992.41/329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.72

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