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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.95, 494.47 and 175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.95, 494.47 and 175.82 is: 263.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.95 : 494.47 = 175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.95/494.47 = 175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.95x = 494.47 × 175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.95x = 86,937.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,937.72/329.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.49

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