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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.91, 494.71 and 175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.91, 494.71 and 175.79 is: 263.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.91 : 494.71 = 175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.91/494.71 = 175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.91x = 494.71 × 175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.91x = 86,966.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,966.53/329.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.61

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