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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.91, 495.01 and 175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.91, 495.01 and 175.87 is: 263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.91 : 495.01 = 175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.91/495.01 = 175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.91x = 495.01 × 175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.91x = 87,058.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,058.25/329.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.89

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