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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 489.44 and 172.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 489.44 and 172.70 is: 258.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 489.44 = 172.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/489.44 = 172.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 489.44 × 172.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 84,526.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,526.29/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.49

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